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diving

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈdaɪvɪŋ// UK //dˈaɪvɪŋ// div·ing

n. the sport or activity of jumping into water with your head first. It can also mean swimming deep underwater while using special breathing equipment.

n. the sport or activity of plunging into water head-first, or the practice of swimming underwater using a breathing apparatus. Often used as a gerund to describe the competitive sport or a recreational hobby.


SIMPLE

She is very good at diving from the high board.

CONTEXTUAL

We spent our vacation diving in the coral reefs to see the colorful tropical fish.

COMPLEX

Competitive diving requires a rare combination of physical strength, precise body control, and the mental focus to execute complex aerial maneuvers before entering the water with minimal splash.

Synonyms
Origin

By surface analysis, dive + -ing.

Usage

Typically functions as an uncountable gerund; when referring to specific instances or styles, it remains predominantly uncountable in general usage.

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