diver

/ˈdaɪvər/
/ˈdaɪvə/
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Other forms: divers

Definitions of diver
  1. noun
    someone who works underwater
    synonyms: frogman, underwater diver
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    types:
    deep-sea diver
    a diver in the deeper parts of the sea
    pearl diver, pearler
    a diver who searches for molluscs containing pearls
    scuba diver
    an underwater diver who uses scuba gear
    type of:
    adventurer, explorer
    someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
  2. noun
    someone who dives (into water)
    synonyms: plunger
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    type of:
    swimmer
    a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
  3. noun
    large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes
    synonyms: loon
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    type of:
    gaviiform seabird
    seabirds of the order Gaviiformes
Pronunciation
US
/ˈdaɪvər/
UK
/ˈdaɪvə/
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