flopovers

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
   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...
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...