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Definition of diver - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
swimming activityUK person who dives into waterUK
- The diver executed a perfect somersault.
2.
underwater swimmerTECH. person who swims underwater using special equipmentTECH.
- The diver explored the coral reef with her oxygen tank..
3.
birdsbird known for diving
- The diver was spotted near the lake.
4.
soccer trickUK player who pretends to be fouledUK
- The referee warned the diver for simulation.
Images of diver
bird known for diving
Expressions with diver
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person who collects pearls from oysters underwater
The pearl diver spent hours searching the seabed for oysters..
person who swims underwater using special equipment
The underwater diver explored the coral reef.
person who dives deep underwater
The deep diver explored the shipwreck.
person who dives in deep parts of the sea
The deep-sea diver explored the shipwreck.
person searching dumpsters for useful items
The dumpster diver found a perfectly good chair.
person swimming underwater with scuba gear
The scuba diver explored the coral reef.
person who swims underwater using a snorkel or scuba gear
The skin-diver explored the coral reef with his new scuba equipment..
person who explores underwater caves
The cave diver discovered a new underwater passage.
person officially qualified to swim underwater using breathing equipment
Only a certified diver can join the deep wreck exploration trip.
person who dives without breathing equipment
The free-diver explored the coral reef.
northern bird known as the common loon
In Canada, the great northern diver is called the common loon.
person searching skips for reusable items
The skip diver found a perfectly good chair.
wristwatch designed to keep working underwater at significant depths
He bought a diver's watch before taking the advanced scuba course.
smallest loon with red throat and grey head
The red-throated diver is often seen in Arctic Canada.
Origin of diver
Old English, dufan (to dive)
Terms with diver included in their meaning
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pearl diver
person who dives for pearls
diving move
dive in which the diver jumps forward but rotates backward
acr: Advanced Open Water Diver
person trained to dive in open water
diving
swimmer or diver using special equipment
diving
plate harnessed to a diver's back for gas cylinders
diving activities
boat made for diving, often equipped for diver entry and exit
acr: Diver Propulsion Vehicle
underwater device that helps divers move faster
military
diver trained for military underwater operations
exploration
diver in a diving suit
acr: Master Scuba Diver
highly skilled scuba diver certification
covert missions
military diver trained for underwater operations
acr: Open Water Diver
beginner level certification for open water scuba diving
diving
diver's pause at depth to prevent decompression sickness
Examples of diver in a sentence
A skilled diver can perform complex underwater maneuvers. The diver discovered a sunken ship. An experienced diver can stay underwater for long periods. A diver was seen diving gracefully in the ocean. The diver's distinctive call echoed across the water. The diver was criticized for his theatrics on the field.
Fans were frustrated with the diver's antics during the match.
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- French:plongeur, huard, ...
- German:Taucher, Schwalbenkönig, ...
- Italian:tuffatore, ...
- Spanish:clavadista, submarinista, ...
- Portuguese:mergulhador, mergulhão, ...
- Chinese:潜水员, 潜水者, ...
- Japanese:ダイバー, 潜水士, ...
- Arabic:غَوَّاص, غَوَّاص, ...
- Hebrew:צוֹלֵל, טַבְלָן, ...
- Russian:водолаз, ...
- Ukrainian:пірнальник, ...
- Hindi:गोताखोर, गोताखोर पक्षी, ...
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