barrel roll

NOUN

flight maneuver

Synonyms

WEAK

aileron roll outside roll roll snap roll spiral

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Suddenly, she darts away, soaring into a barrel roll.

From National Geographic • Oct. 23, 2023

Last month, there were a series of Extreme E races in Sardinia and one of the cars, driven by Stéphane Sarrazin, was badly damaged in a barrel roll.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2021

Hassan tried to save things by hurdling over her fallen opponent, but instead tripped and did half a barrel roll.

From Fox News • Aug. 2, 2021

The Defense Department said a Russian SU-27 conducted a barrel roll Friday over a U.S.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2016

“Nope!” shouted Kyle, executing a pretty nifty barrel roll by swiveling his hips.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein