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to dive
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to jump into water, usually hands and head first
Intransitive
1.1
to swim under water for specific purposes using special swimming and breathing equipment
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(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air
Intransitive
Dive
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a headlong plunge into water
1.1
a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft
02
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
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Example
She dived off the diving board with grace.
The goalie dove backward to block the incoming shot.
The wicketkeeper dived to his left to take a stunning catch down the leg side.
The goalkeeper dove to his left to block the penalty kick.
Spotting a school of fish below, the dolphin dove gracefully into the water.
