dives
/ˈdaɪvz/ · noun
Meaning
- A supernatural entity of disagreeable nature.
- A jump or plunge into water.
- A headfirst jump toward the ground or into another substance.
- A downward swooping motion.
- A swim under water.
- A decline.
- A seedy bar, nightclub, etc.
- To swim under water.
- To jump into water head-first.
- To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.
- To descend sharply or steeply.
- (especially with in) To undertake with enthusiasm.
- To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.
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