diving board

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ bɔrd, boʊrd/
- /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ bɔːd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ bɔrd, boʊrd/

Definitions of diving board words

noun diving board a springboard. 1
noun diving board springboard into pool 1
countable noun diving board A diving board is a board high above a swimming pool from which people can dive into the water. 0
noun diving board a platform or springboard from which swimmers may dive 0
noun diving board a springboard projecting over a swimming pool, lake, etc., for use as a takeoff in diving 0
noun diving board A springboard used for diving into water. 0

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Origin of diving board

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Diving board

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diving board popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

diving board usage trend in Literature

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