dive entry
11swan dive — noun a dive in which the diver arches the back with arms outstretched before entering the water • Syn: ↑swallow dive • Hypernyms: ↑dive, ↑diving * * * noun : a front dive executed with the trunk extended, head back, back arched, and arms spread… …
12crash dive — noun a rapid descent by a submarine • Hypernyms: ↑descent * * * noun : a dive made by a submarine (as in avoiding attack) in the least possible time * * * a rapid dive by a submarine made at a steep angle, esp. to avoid attack from a surface… …
13power-dive — verb make a power dive The airplane power dived • Topics: ↑air travel, ↑aviation, ↑air • Hypernyms: ↑dive, ↑plunge, ↑plunk • …
14Dolphin dive — In non competitive diving, a dolphin dive is a form of rapid entry used by lifeguards to quickly traverse stretches of shallow (waist chest deep) water. To perform a dolphin dive: The rescuer runs to a point where the water is roughly waist deep …
15take a dive — verb pretend to be knocked out, as of a boxer • Hypernyms: ↑feign, ↑sham, ↑pretend, ↑affect, ↑dissemble • Verb Frames: Somebody s * * * phrasal of …
16make a dive (for something) — make a ˈdive (for sth) idiom to suddenly move or jump forward to do sth or reach sb/sth • The goalkeeper made a dive for the ball. • Paul made a dive for the fridge to get a drink. Main entry: ↑diveidiom …
17swallow-dive — swallˈow dive noun A dive during which one s arms are outstretched to the sides (also intransitive verb) • • • Main Entry: ↑swallow …
18duck and dive — ► duck and dive informal use one s ingenuity to deal with or evade a situation. Main Entry: ↑duck …
19duck and dive — To use one s wits to avoid or accomplish something • • • Main Entry: ↑duck …
20fish-dive — fishˈ dive noun (slang) A ballerina s leap into a partner s outstretched arms • • • Main Entry: ↑fish …
