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Present participle for to physically plunge downward, especially headfirst and into water
“In Italy, Romans braved a cold wind yesterday to dive off a bridge into the river Tiber to mark a 30-year old New Year tradition.”
Present participle for to decrease in level, amount or value, especially suddenly
“When asset prices began to dive, the huge and toxic trading positions that banks had built began to bleed very large losses.”
Present participle for to swim underwater using breathing equipment
“I love to fish for mackerel and dive for scallops.”
Present participle for to move quickly or suddenly in a specified direction
“The enemy insurgents would dive for cover immediately when they saw grenades being thrown at them.”
Present participle for to fall down, especially after losing one's balance
Present participle for to spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
Present participle for to move around or sideways unsteadily
Present participle for to move or glide through the air
The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water
With the head first or down
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