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A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable
An innocent, pure or guileless person
A bird which has a heavy body, small head, and short legs, and is usually grey in colour
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to swim underwater using breathing equipment
“I love to fish for mackerel and dive for scallops.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to fall down, especially after losing one's balance
Past tense for to make, or cause to make, a sudden forward movement
Past tense for to move around or sideways unsteadily
Past tense for to spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
Past tense for to move or glide through the air
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