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Definition dive in British English

dive noun

[countable] noun
/daɪv/
1

a jump into water with your head first and your arms stretched out in front of you

Synonyms and related words
backstroke bathe bathing
1.1

a jump into water from a high board, making skilful movements in the air before entering the water

Synonyms and related words
backstroke bathe bathing
2

a quick sudden movement towards the ground from the air

Example

The plane lost control and went into a dive.

Synonyms and related words
dart start rush
3

a sudden fall in the value of something

Example

The share price took a 30% dive last year.

Synonyms and related words
decrease reduction decline
4

a deliberate fall by a player who is pretending that an opponent made them fall

Synonyms and related words
backhand backhander ball
Example

Bond made a dive for the gun lying on the floor.

Synonyms and related words
dart start rush
6

a bar or club that is dirty, cheap, and unpleasant

Synonyms and related words
alehouse bar beer garden
Definition dive in British English