dive
verb
\ ˈdīv
\
\
dived\ ˈdīvd
\
or dove\ ˈdōv
\;
dived
also dove;
diving
\
or dove\ ˈdōv
\;
dived
also dove;
diving
Definition of dive
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to plunge into water intentionally and especially headfirst
also
: to execute a dive (see dive entry 2 sense 1a(1))
diving into the pool from the highest platform
b
: submerge
the submarine dived
2a
: to come or drop down precipitously : plunge
the temperature is diving
b
: to plunge one's hand into something
dived into his pocket
c
of an airplane
: to descend in a dive
3a
: to plunge into some matter or activity
she dove into her studies
b
: to plunge or dash for some place
diving for cover
also
: to lunge especially in order to seize something
dove for the ball
1
: to thrust into something
diving one's hands into the icy water
2
: to cause to dive
dive a submarine