diving

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The sport of jumping into water, often performing acrobatic moves.

   She won a gold medal in diving at the championships.

2. 2
   noun

   The activity of swimming or exploring underwater with breathing equipment.

   We went diving to see the coral reef on our holiday.

3. 3
   noun

   In football, the act of falling over on purpose to win an unfair penalty.

   The referee booked the striker for diving in the penalty area.

By surface analysis, dive + -ing.

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