divers

American  

[dahy-verz] / ˈdaɪ vərz /

adjective

1. several; various; sundry.

   divers articles.

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pronoun

1. (used with a plural verb) an indefinite number more than one.

   He chose divers of them, who were asked to accompany him.

divers British  

/ ˈdaɪvəz /

determiner

1. archaic

   1. various; sundry; some

   2. ( as pronoun; functioning as plural )

      divers of them

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Etymology

Origin of divers

1200–50; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin dīversus diverse

Example Sentences

Specialised divers from the fire brigade assisted residents on inflatable boats, AFP journalists saw.

From Barron's

When the divers climbed back aboard, Yao started the motor again, and we moved to another part of the lake.

From Literature

A search and rescue operation was ongoing on Tuesday night, which involved four coastguard vessels, a privately owned boat carrying civilian divers, and a helicopter.

From BBC

At the time, specialist divers, dog units and forensic teams were all involved in what was described as one of the largest police searches Cardiff had seen.

From BBC

Only then can divers approach the device itself.

From BBC