# Re-entry

> Hitting the lip and dropping back into the wave in the same move.

**What "re-entry" means in surfing:** Hitting the lip and dropping back into the wave in the same move.

**Example:** "Smooth re-entry off the closeout."

**Also said:** Off the lip, Off the top

**Category:** Riding

## Related words

- [Snap](https://surfslang.com/snap): A sharp, fast turn off the top of the wave.
- [Lip](https://surfslang.com/lip): The top edge of a breaking wave that throws forward.
- [Carve](https://surfslang.com/carve): A powerful, sweeping turn on the rail that throws water and changes direction.

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Source: [Re-entry](https://surfslang.com/re-entry) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt