Meaning | A headlong plunge into water. |
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Synonym | dive |
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Narrower | belly flop, belly flopper, belly whop, belly whopper | A dive in which the abdomen bears the main force of impact with the water |
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cliff diving | diving into the water from a steep overhanging cliff |
flip | A dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water |
gainer, full gainer | A dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board |
half gainer | A dive in which the diver throws the feet forward and up to complete a half backward somersault and enters the water facing the diving board |
jackknife | A dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out |
swan dive, swallow dive | A dive in which the diver arches the back with arms outstretched before entering the water |
Broader | swimming, swim | The act of swimming |
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Spanish | buceo, clavado, inmersión |
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Catalan | immersió |
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Verbs | dive | plunge / plunge into water |
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