dive

/dˈa‌ɪv/

/ˈdaɪv/

to dive

MAIN VERB

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

1.1

to swim under water for specific purposes using special swimming and breathing equipment

(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air

synonyms : plunge

Dive

a headlong plunge into water

synonyms : diving

1.1

a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft

synonyms : nose dive

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

synonyms : honkytonk

Examples

1. She dived head first into the water.

2. She dived off the diving board with grace.

3. He must dive under the water to repair the broken pipe.

4. During their trip to the aquarium, they witnessed penguins diving gracefully in the water.