drown|proof|ing

drown|proof|ing
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 the [Marine Corps] training program here since April. It has virtually superseded conventional swimming instructions in water survival courses (New York Times).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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