Meaning of the word diving in English

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diving

US /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/
UK /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the sport or activity of swimming underwater with special equipment to breathe

Example:
She loves diving in the clear waters of the Caribbean.
We went diving and saw many colorful fish.
2.

the sport of jumping into water with your head first from a diving board or platform

Example:
She won a gold medal in competitive diving.
The synchronized diving event was impressive.
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