diving
n. · adj.-
1 jumping into water (n.) A2 Elementary Sportthe sport of jumping into water with your head first, often doing flips or twists.
the sport or activity of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard, usually while performing acrobatic manoeuvres.
ExampleShe won a gold medal in high-board diving at the summer games.
ExampleThe judges awarded high scores for the complexity of the dive and the minimal splash created upon entry into the pool.
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2 swimming underwater (n.) B1 Intermediateswimming deep under the surface of the water, often using special breathing equipment.
the activity of swimming underwater, typically using scuba gear or holding one's breath to explore marine environments.
ExampleWe went diving in the Red Sea to look at the colourful coral reefs.
ExampleTechnical diving requires extensive training and specialized equipment to manage the physiological risks of deep-sea exploration.
- scuba diving
- snorkelling
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3 faking a fall (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Sportin sports like football, pretending to fall down to trick the referee into giving a penalty.
the act of deliberately falling to the ground to deceive an official into awarding a foul or penalty.
ExampleThe striker was criticized for diving in the penalty area during the final minutes.
ExampleThe referee issued a yellow card for diving, as the slow-motion replay clearly showed there was no physical contact between the players.
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4 moving downwards (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatedescribing something that is moving or falling quickly downwards.
characterised by a sudden or steep descent; often used to describe physical movement or birds of prey.
ExampleThe diving bird caught a fish just before it hit the water.
ExampleThe pilot managed to pull the aircraft out of a diving spiral just seconds before impact.
- descending
- plummeting
By surface analysis, dive + -ing.
- Noundiving
- Nounskydiving