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diver

/ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/

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noun

Someone who dives, especially as a sport.

Examples :

"The diver practiced her flips off the high platform before the swimming competition. "

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noun

Someone who works underwater; a frogman.

Examples :

"The diver repaired the oil rig underwater. "

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noun

The loon (bird).

Examples :

"The diver, a beautiful loon, flew over the lake near the school. "

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The New Zealand sand diver.

Examples :

"The New Zealand sand diver is a unique bird. "

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The long-finned sand diver.

Examples :

"The diver, a long-finned sand diver, was a fascinating creature to observe. "

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A passenger carrying vehicle using an underground route; specially, a diver tram, one using the former Kingsway tramway subway (1906-1952).

Examples :

"The diver tram was the only way to get to school quickly during rush hour. "

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noun

Examples :

"The suspect, a known diver, was arrested for stealing wallets from students in the school cafeteria. "

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A competitor in certain sports who is known to regularly imitate being fouled, with the purpose of getting his/her opponent penalised.

Examples :

"The diver on the soccer team was known for repeatedly faking fouls, hoping to get the opposing team's player penalized. "

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