div|ing

div|ing
div|ing «DY vihng», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. that dives: »

diving petrels.

2. used in diving: »

a diving helmet.

–n.
1. the act of one that dives.
2. a water sport performed by plunging into water after performing various acrobatic falls.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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