diver
1 of 1noun/ˈdaɪvər/
Forms:divers
1
someone who jumps into a body of water as a sport
B1A diver is a person who jumps or falls into water, often from a platform or springboard, performing acrobatic movements before entering the water. Divers train to execute precise and graceful dives, with a focus on form, technique, and minimal splash upon entry. This sport requires strength, flexibility, and control, as well as an understanding of timing and body positioning. Divers may compete in individual or synchronized events, performing a variety of dives that are scored by judges based on difficulty and execution.
- The diver executed a flawless somersault before entering the water.
- She trained as a diver for years to perfect her technique for competitions.
- The crowd cheered as the diver performed an intricate dive from the ten-meter platform.
- He dreams of becoming an Olympic diver and winning a medal.
- The coach gave tips to the diver to improve their body positioning mid-air.
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2
large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes
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someone who works underwater
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