verb
- to jump or plunge head first into water
- to go underwater using breathing equipment
- to move quickly downward through air
noun
- an act of diving into water
- a quick downward movement
- a disreputable bar or nightclub
Usage: informal
Examples
- She dove off the high board into the pool.
- The scuba divers explored the coral reef.
- The eagle dove toward its prey.
- He dove to catch the falling glass.
- Her perfect dive earned a high score.
- The stock market took a dive yesterday.
- They met at a dive bar downtown.