barrel roll

NOUN

flight maneuver

Synonyms

WEAK

aileron roll outside roll roll snap roll spiral

Example Sentences

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

From National Geographic • Oct. 23, 2023

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

He talks of doing a barrel roll before landing and then "calling it a night".

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2018

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