Lay back

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(figure skating) A spin in which the head and shoulders are dropped backwards and the back arched downwards toward the ice; also called a layback spin..

Definitions by Sense

1. (figure skating) A spin in which the head and shoulders are dropped backwards and the back arched downwards toward the ice; also called a layback spin.
2. (climbing) A maneuver to scale a vertical crack, by pulling with the arms and jamming the legs underneath, and shuffling up one limb at a time.
3. (surfing) A surf maneuver where the upright surfer leans back against the wave.
4. (skateboarding, snowboarding) A trick where the boarder leans back while on the lip of the ramp, or down a rail.
5. (audio editing) The process of recording the final sound onto the master track.
6. (soccer) A short backwards pass to a teammate in an attacking position.
7. A wedge-shaped kerbstone that allows a vehicle to enter a driveway without a bump
8. (climbing) To climb using layback maneuvers.

Example Sentences

Mirai Nagasu, like Zhang a promising 14-year-old, showed equally astonishing flexibility on a layback spin Wednesday, leaning so far that the back of her head nearly touched her backside.

A layback, on the other hand, forces you to pull with your arms. A layback can protrude so far from the main rock face, that your legs will be dangling uselessly in the air, while your arms support all of your body weight. The tricky thing about the layback is that not only do you need the upper-body strength to hold yourself up and climb hand over hand, but you also need the flexibility and balance to clear the edge of the overhang.

Only a fine interception from Mickael Silvestre denied the marauding Czech international an early chance from Tomasz Radzinski's layback and, as United struggled to find any momentum, their hosts threatened to overwhelm them.

Synonyms for lay back

Antonyms for lay back

Related Words

Word Forms

• laybacks
• laybacking
• laybacked

Usage Notes

Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.

Practice and Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions