Flopover
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The action of flopping over; (countable) an instance of this; also, a thing which flops over. uncountable
"A variation of this is the flopover title. In the latter case, the cards are hinged or supported on hooks so that one card can be dropped in front of the camera, and subsequent ones flop over like the leaves of a book held sideways."
- 2 The action of flopping over; (countable) an instance of this; also, a thing which flops over.; A form of television signal distortion where the displayed image appears to scroll vertically rather than remain still; (countable) an instance of this. uncountable
"As the program begins, an operator may stand by each of the film recorders[…]. He will make notes of any irregularities (flopovers, picture breakup, loss of picture or sound, or the like) that may occur."
- 3 A change from one position to another. countable, figuratively
"Now in the light of this history we see this sudden flopover in the Maritime Law Association dominated by the shipowners and their lawyers."
Example
More examples"A variation of this is the flopover title. In the latter case, the cards are hinged or supported on hooks so that one card can be dropped in front of the camera, and subsequent ones flop over like the leaves of a book held sideways."
Etymology
Deverbal from flop over.
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