flopover

Noun

flopover (countable and uncountable, plural flopovers)

1. (uncountable) The action of flopping over; (countable) an instance of this; also, a thing which flops over.
   • A variation of this is the flopover title. In the latter case, the cards are hinged or supported on hooks so that one card can be dropped in front of the camera, and subsequent ones flop over like the leaves of a book held sideways.1950, John H. Battison, “Titles and Special Effects”, in Movies for TV, New York, N.Y.: The Macmillan Company, published 1958, →OCLC, page 203
   • I prefer 'Mt. Fuji' [a variety of phlox], a good strong white that resists flopover from summer storms and blends well with almost all late summer flowers.1994, Diane Heilenman, “Plants as Partners”, in Gardening in the Lower Midwest: A Practical Guide for the New Zones 5 and 6, Bloomington; Indianapolis, Ind.: Indiana University Press, →ISBN, page 73
   1. (uncountable) A form of television signal distortion where the displayed image appears to scroll vertically rather than remain still; (countable) an instance of this.
      • As the program begins, an operator may stand by each of the film recorders[…]. He will make notes of any irregularities (flopovers, picture breakup, loss of picture or sound, or the like) that may occur.1955, Albert Abramson, “Television Film Recording Today”, in Electronic Motion Pictures: A History of the Television Camera, Berkeley; Los Angeles, Calif.; London: University of California Press...
      • Automatic Interference Guard gives protection against picture distortion. Now you have mirror-clear TV without picture flopover, jitter, tear!1956 September 10, “New 1957 Crosley: World’s First Fully Automatic TV [advertisement]”, in Henry R[obinson] Luce, editor, Life, volume 41, number 11, Chicago, Ill.; New York, N.Y.: Time Inc., →ISSN...
2. (countable, figuratively) A change from one position to another.
   • Now in the light of this history we see this sudden flopover in the Maritime Law Association dominated by the shipowners and their lawyers.1963 May 22 (date delivered), Abraham E. Freedman, witness, “Statement of Abraham E. Freedman, Attorney, Representing AFL-CIO Maritime Committee and Various Other Unions”, in Vessel and Shipowner...
   • Our surveys have not shown to us that there is any significant flopover, maybe 5 to 7 percent. The highest I have ever seen is the 7 percent figure of Amtrak's passengers that would ride the bus if that was the only way.1977 March 7 (date delivered), Paul H. Reistrup, witness, “Federal Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak): Witnesses […] Paul H. Reistrup, President”, in Department of...