Definition of diving Diving

/dajˈvɪŋ/ - [dayving] - div•ing

We found 14 definitions of diving from 6 different sources.

What does diving mean?

Noun Plural: divings
diving - an athletic competition that involves diving into water
		diving event
		match lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag"
diving - a headlong plunge into water
		dive
		swim, swimming the act of swimming; "it was the swimming they enjoyed most": "they took a short swim in the pool"
		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

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diving (Noun)
The action of the verb to dive in any sense.
diving (Noun)
The sport of jumping head first into water.
diving (Noun)
The practice of swimming underwater, especially using a scuba system, and especially for recreation.
diving (Noun)
Of, relating to or used in diving jumping into water.
diving (Noun)
Of, relating to or used in diving swimming underwater.
diving (Verb)
Present participle of dive.
diving (Adjective)
That or who dives or dive.

Diving is a form of movement downwards, either from air to ground or to water. Diving is also a sport. Diving is often done from a springboard or an elevated platform

Diving in water.

There are 6 different types of dives. There are 4 different body positions that a person can use when diving.

Body Positions.

The 4 different body positions are tuck, pike, straight and free.

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diving in sign language