upfling

/ˈʌpflɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden upward or upward-moving throw, typically of an object or a person

“The acrobat’s final move was a dramatic upfling into the air, leaving the audience gasping in amazement.”

Synonyms

  • heave
  • lurch

Antonyms

  • plunge
  • sink