diving

(noun) an athletic competition that involves diving into water. Synonyms: diving event.

(noun) a headlong plunge into water. Synonyms: dive.

(verb) drop steeply. Synonyms: dive, plunge, plunk. Example: "The stock market plunged."

(verb) plunge into water. Synonyms: dive. Example: "I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool."

(verb) swim under water. Synonyms: dive. Example: "The children enjoyed diving and looking for shells."