Dive — synonyms, definition

1. dive (Noun)

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dive (Noun) — A cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall.

dive (Noun) — A headlong plunge into water.

dive (Noun) — A steep nose-down descent by an aircraft.

dive (Noun) — A swim under water using breathing equipment.

dive (Noun) — A distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star. ex. "The diva swept into the room"

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2. dive (Verb)

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dive (Verb) — Drop steeply. ex. "the stock market dived"

dive (Verb) — (water sport) plunge into water. ex. "I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool"

dive (Verb) — Swim under water. ex. "the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells"

dive (Verb) — (sports) deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting the opponent penalized.

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