diving

/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Related to or used for the activity of diving into water or underwater.
    • She put on her diving gear before jumping into the ocean.
    • They rented diving equipment for their vacation.
    • The diving board was ten feet above the water.
noun
  1. The sport or activity of jumping into water, often from a platform or springboard, with acrobatic movements.
    • She won a gold medal in diving at the Olympics.
    • The pool has a high board for advanced diving practice.
    • Diving requires strength, flexibility, and courage.
  2. The activity of swimming underwater, especially with special equipment like scuba gear.
    • Diving in the lake, they saw many colorful fish.
    • He took a diving course to learn how to breathe underwater.
    • Scuba diving lets you explore coral reefs and shipwrecks.
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