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Drownproofing — is a method for surviving in water disaster scenarios without sinking or drowning. It is also famous as a class once required at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Contents 1 History … Wikipedia
drownproofing — /drown prooh fing/, n. a survival technique, for swimmers or nonswimmers, in which the body is allowed to float vertically in the water, with the head submerged, the lungs filled with air, and the arms and legs relaxed, the head being raised to… … Universalium
drownproofing — ˈdrau̇n¦prüfiŋ noun ( s) Etymology: drown + proofing : a technique for staying afloat in water for an extended period with minimum effort by using one s natural buoyancy * * * /drown prooh fing/, n. a survival technique, for swimmers or… … Useful english dictionary
Georgia Tech traditions — Georgia Tech s Tech Tower Numerous Georgia Tech legends and traditions have been established since the school s opening in 1888,[1] some of which have persisted for decades. Over time, the school has grown from a trade school into a large… … Wikipedia
drownproof — /drown proohf /, v.t. to teach (a person) the technique of drownproofing. [1975 80; back formation from DROWNPROOFING] * * * … Universalium
drownproof — /drown proohf /, v.t. to teach (a person) the technique of drownproofing. [1975 80; back formation from DROWNPROOFING] … Useful english dictionary
Swimming stroke — A woman swims the breaststroke Human swimming typically consists of repeating a specific body motion or swimming stroke. There are many kinds of strokes, each defining a different swimming style or crawl. Most strokes involve rhythmic and… … Wikipedia
drown|proof|ing — «DROWN PROO fihng», noun. a method of staying alive in deep water for a long time by making use of controlled breathing and the body s natural buoyancy. »A new technique of water survival called “drownproofing” has been in official use as part of … Useful english dictionary
