diving

/daɪvɪŋ/

/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/

Other forms: divings

Definitions of diving

1. noun

   a headlong plunge into water
   synonyms: dive

   types:

   belly flop, belly flopper, belly whop, belly whopper

   a dive in which the abdomen bears the main force of impact with the water

   cliff diving

   diving into the water from a steep overhanging cliff

   flip

   a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

   full gainer, gainer

   a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board

   half gainer

   a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward and up to complete a half backward somersault and enters the water facing the diving board

   jackknife

   a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out

   swallow dive, swan dive

   a dive in which the diver arches the back with arms outstretched before entering the water

   type of:

   swim, swimming

   the act of swimming
2. noun

   an athletic competition that involves diving into water
   synonyms: diving event

   type of:

   match

   a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete