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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
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
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.
Spotting a school of fish below, the dolphin dove gracefully into the water.
He dove to catch the frisbee during an ultimate frisbee match.
