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Plural for a plunge headfirst into water
“Performers would then dive into the water from the swing, embellishing their dives with graceful twists and spins.”
Plural for a sudden movement in a specified direction
“He fumbled his way out of the car and made a dive for me.”
Plural for a bar or similar establishment, typically one that is shabby or sleazy
“After a long search of the saloons of Manhattan, Christy finds Foster playing the piano for drinks in a sleazy dive.”
Plural for an entertainment venue that is typically open from the evening until early morning
Plural for a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value
Plural for an unpleasant, messy or dirty place
Plural for to act of going deeply into something, sometimes figuratively
Plural for a place for meeting and socializing with others
Plural for a brief swim
Plural for an eating establishment in which diners are served food at their tables
Plural for a loss of success or status
Plural for a forward dive, performed with an arched back
To physically plunge downward, especially headfirst and into water
“In Italy, Romans braved a cold wind yesterday to dive off a bridge into the river Tiber to mark a 30-year old New Year tradition.”
To decrease in level, amount or value, especially suddenly
“When asset prices began to dive, the huge and toxic trading positions that banks had built began to bleed very large losses.”
To swim underwater using breathing equipment
“I love to fish for mackerel and dive for scallops.”
To move quickly or suddenly in a specified direction
“The enemy insurgents would dive for cover immediately when they saw grenades being thrown at them.”
To fall down, especially after losing one's balance
To spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
To move around or sideways unsteadily
To move or glide through the air
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