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Meaning of dives

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dives

Pronunciation:/ˈdaɪvz/

noun

Definitions

  1. A supernatural entity of disagreeable nature.

noun

Definitions

  1. A jump or plunge into water.

    Example: the dive of a hawk after prey

  2. A headfirst jump toward the ground or into another substance.

  3. A downward swooping motion.

  4. A swim under water.

verb

Definitions

  1. To swim under water.

  2. To jump into water head-first.

  3. To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.

    Example: to dive into home plate

  4. To descend sharply or steeply.