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forward dive

for·ward dive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fawr-werd dahyv]
    • /ˈfɔr wərd daɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fawr-werd dahyv]
    • /ˈfɔr wərd daɪv/

Definitions of forward dive words

  • noun forward dive a dive from a position facing the water in which the diver jumps up from the springboard, rotating the body forward, and enters the water either headfirst or feetfirst. 1
  • noun forward dive (diving) A dive in which the diver faces the water while taking off, and lands facing forward. 0

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Origin of forward dive

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for Forward dive

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

forward dive popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

forward dive usage trend in Literature

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