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Definition of diver

diver

/ˈdaɪ.vɚ/
di · ver
Plural:divers
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• noun

1

A person who swims underwater using breathing apparatus, or who plunges into water from a high platform or springboard as a sport.

Example

"The marine biologist worked alongside an experienced diver to survey the coral reef."

2

British Any of several large aquatic birds of the family Gaviidae (known in North America as loons) or other waterbirds that dive underwater to catch fish.

Example

"Through our binoculars, we watched a red-throated diver disappear beneath the surface of the Scottish loch."

3

A player in a contact sport, especially soccer, who deliberately falls to the ground to feign an injury and win an unfair penalty.

Example

"The referee saw right through the theatrical fall and issued a yellow card to the diver."

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• Nearby Words

divan
dive
divebomb
diver
diverge
divergence
divergent

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