# Washing machine

> Being tumbled around underwater after a wipeout like laundry on spin.

**What "washing machine" means in surfing:** Being tumbled around underwater after a wipeout like laundry on spin.

**Example:** "Proper washing machine, couldn't tell up from down."

**Also said:** Spin cycle

**Category:** Wipeouts

## Related words

- [Rag-dolled](https://surfslang.com/rag-dolled): Tumbled around underwater by a wave with no control, like a rag doll.
- [Hold-down](https://surfslang.com/hold-down): Being held underwater by a wave after a wipeout.
- [Wipeout](https://surfslang.com/wipeout): Falling off your board while riding a wave.

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Source: [Washing machine](https://surfslang.com/washing-machine) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt