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to dive
01
to jump into water, usually hands and head first
Intransitive
Example
He is going to dive into the sea from the boat.
She dived off the diving board with grace.
1.1
to swim under water for specific purposes using special swimming and breathing equipment
Intransitive: to dive | to dive somewhere
Example
Scuba divers often dive in coral reefs to explore the vibrant marine life.
He will dive in the deep ocean to study underwater caves.
02
(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air
Intransitive
Example
The eagle soared high in the sky before deciding to dive swiftly to catch its prey.
Spotting a school of fish below, the dolphin dove gracefully into the water.
Dive
01
a headlong plunge into water
1.1
a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft
02
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