free diving
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- free diver noun
Etymology
Origin of free diving
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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In season one, Hemsworth tackled physical and mental challenges designed to delay aging including free diving, fasting, stress training and walking along a crane 900 feet above the ground.
From BBC
Those who oppose Ramsey’s methods have valid complaints about how her pro-shark pageantry may influence those with less experience free diving.
From Salon
“What You Should Know About Sharks” is not a peer-reviewed or co-authored piece of scientific research; it is a collection of information that Ramsey has attained over her years of free diving.
From Salon
Wednesday evening, a group of four men departed from the Port of Long Beach to go free diving.
From Los Angeles Times
Free diving involves a person holding their breath for as long as possible while diving and swimming without the use of equipment such as scuba gear.
From Los Angeles Times
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