fancy diving

American  

noun

1. diving competition from a springboard into water, the contestants being judged chiefly by their grace and control in executing a specified series of dives in a prescribed manner.

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Other Word Forms

• fancy diver noun

Example Sentences

The swan dive was among the first breakout moves in this newfangled sport known as fancy diving.

From New York Times

Lindgren never played any varsity sports, although swam in a water show at Jones Beach for seven years “by doing fancy diving and by being featured in elaborate aquatic shows,” the Bridgehampton News reported.

From The Guardian

Fancy diving where Tom Daley won his bronze medal in the London Olympics?

From Children's BBC

Even before the war Annette Kellerman, star of vaudeville and movies, had become famous for her fancy diving as well as her celebrated figure, which she daringly exhibited in a form-fitting, one-piece suit.

From Project Gutenberg

For her fancy diving exhibitions she wore sleeveless one-piece knitted swimming tights that covered her from neck to toe—a costume she had probably adopted in England.

From Project Gutenberg