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to dive
01
to jump into water, usually hands and head first
1.1
to swim under water for specific purposes using special swimming and breathing equipment
02
(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air
Dive
01
a headlong plunge into water
1.1
a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft
02
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Example
She dived off the diving board with grace.
She dived head first into the water.
The goalie dove backward to block the incoming shot.
Spotting a school of fish below, the dolphin dove gracefully into the water.
She dove headfirst into the pool, creating a splash.
