Definitions for dive

Definitions for (noun) dive

Main entry: dive, nose dive, nosedive

Definition: a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft


Main entry: dive, diving

Definition: a headlong plunge into water


Main entry: honkytonk, dive

Definition: a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall


Definitions for (verb) dive

Main entry: dive

Definition: swim under water

Usage: the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells


Main entry: dive

Definition: plunge into water

Usage: I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool


Main entry: dive, plunge, plunk

Definition: drop steeply

Usage: the stock market plunged


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