diver

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noun

a person or thing that dives.

a person who makes a business of diving, as for pearl oysters or to examine sunken vessels.

British. a loon.

any of several other birds noted for their skill in diving.

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Origin of diver

First recorded in 1500–10; dive + -er¹

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Take the case of diver Wu Minxia, who won gold for China in the 3m synchronized springboard event.
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He debated with himself for a while, seeming, like a diver, to be preparing himself for the plunge.
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Sim made no secret of the fact that some day she was going to be a champion swimmer and diver.
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A sailor employed at the pearl-fishery, to haul up the diver and oysters.
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This pipe, which the diver was obliged to wind round his arm, served him also as a guide to find his way back to the bell301.
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But we won't have much of a crowd at the afternoon show if they all stay here at the reservoir to see the diver rescued.
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British Dictionary definitions for diver

diver

noun

a person or thing that dives

a person who works or explores underwater

Also called: loom any aquatic bird of the genus Gavia, family Gaviidae, and order Gaviiformes of northern oceans, having a straight pointed bill, small wings, and a long body: noted for swiftness and skill in swimming and divingUS and Canadian name: loon

any of various other diving birds

soccer slang a player who pretends to have been tripped or impeded by an opposing player in order to win a free kick or penalty

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Word Origin and History for diver

diver

c.1500, agent noun from dive (v.).

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