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free diving

American  

noun

Chiefly British.
  1. skin diving.


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Etymology

Origin of free diving

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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In his inspiring new reality series, “Orlando Bloom: To the Edge,” the actor takes risks and tests his limits by training for and participating in three extreme sports, wingsuiting, free diving and rock climbing.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2024

Ms Satzger is part of various WhatsApp groups with other digital nomads who go free diving, hiking and surfing together in their spare time.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024

Hollenback floated on the swaying surface to regulate her breathing before free diving into the murky depths toward the seafloor.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

Using astonishing underwater footage and videos from their travels, the film profiles the two adventurers before looking at a cataclysmic tragedy that rocked the free diving community.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2023

If you have been down in one of the old-fashioned diving suits which used to be standard in the Royal Navy before frogmen and free diving came along, you will know why divers move slowly.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White