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diving suit

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noun

any of various waterproof garments for underwater swimming or diving, especially one that is weighted, hermetically sealed, and supplied with air under pressure through a hose attached to a removable helmet.

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Origin of diving suit

First recorded in 1905–10

Words nearby diving suit

diving boat, diving duck, diving goiter, diving petrel, diving reflex, diving suit, divining rod, divinity, divinity school, divinize, Divinópolis
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British Dictionary definitions for diving suit

diving suit

diving dress

noun

a waterproof suit used by divers, having a heavy detachable helmet and an air supply
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