diving

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The action of the verb to dive in any sense.

2 Definition

The sport of jumping into water, often acrobatically.

3 Definition

Descending below the surface of the water to interact with the environment.

4 Definition

The act of pretending to be tripped or brought to the ground by an opposition player in order to secure a undeserved penalty.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To swim under water.

2 Definition

To jump into water head-first.

3 Definition

To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.

Example Sentences
  • to dive into home plate
4 Definition

To descend sharply or steeply.

5 Definition

(especially with in) To undertake with enthusiasm.

Example Sentences
  • She dove right in and started making improvements.
6 Definition

To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.

7 Definition

To cause to descend, dunk; to plunge something into water.

8 Definition

To explore by diving; to plunge into.

9 Definition

To plunge or to go deeply into any subject, question, business, etc.; to penetrate; to explore.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

That or who dives or dive.