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faceplant
What does faceplant mean?
A fall in which the rider's face or head makes first contact with the ground; among the most painful and dangerous slams.
"He got bucked off the rail into a full faceplant."
Origin
Descriptive compound of 'face' and 'plant,' shared across action sports.
Frequently asked questions
What is a faceplant?
It's a fall where your face or head makes first contact with the ground, one of the most painful and dangerous kinds of slam.
Where does the word faceplant come from?
It's a descriptive compound of 'face' and 'plant,' used across action sports for this type of fall.
Is a faceplant dangerous?
Yes, because the head hits first, faceplants are among the most dangerous falls and a strong argument for wearing a helmet.
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