flip dog

noun3

1. •
   A backbend in which the body is supported by one arm and one leg, usually entered from either a side plank pose or from downward-facing dog.

   • A fun backbend, Flip Dog opens your chest and strengthens your shoulder girdle, working the opposite direction of how you use your shoulders while climbing. — 2016
2. •
   Synonym of toddy iron
3. •
   (no longer used) A heated iron used to warm flip (the drink).

   • Away went Philemon, having first thrust the heavy end of the flip-dog into the bed of coals glowing under the forestick. — 1865