faceplant

English

/ˈfeɪsˌplænt/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) The act of landing face first, as a result of an accident or error.
  • (video games) Death or defeat in a multiplayer online game.
  • (wrestling) A wrestling move in which an attacking wrestler forces an opponent down to the mat face-first without a headlock or facelock.

Etymology

Compound from English face (figure, form, shape) + English plant (set firmly, sole, place).

Origin

English

plant

Gloss

set firmly, sole, place

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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