diver

/ˈdaɪvər/

/ˈdaɪvə/

Other forms: divers

Definitions of diver

1. noun

   someone who works underwater
   synonyms: frogman, underwater diver

   types:

   deep-sea diver

   a diver in the deeper parts of the sea

   pearl diver, pearler

   a diver who searches for molluscs containing pearls

   scuba diver

   an underwater diver who uses scuba gear

   type of:

   adventurer, explorer

   someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
2. noun

   someone who dives (into water)
   synonyms: plunger

   type of:

   swimmer

   a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
3. noun

   large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes
   synonyms: loon

   type of:

   gaviiform seabird

   seabirds of the order Gaviiformes