swan dive

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Noun swan dive has 1 sense

swan dive, swallow dive - a dive in which the diver arches the back with arms outstretched before entering the water
--₁ is a kind of dive, diving

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Swan Dive

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A type of dive performed by extending the body and arching the back outward to resemble the graceful posture of a swan.

Example sentence 1: She executed a perfect swan dive from the diving board, impressing everyone at the pool.

Example sentence 2: The synchronized swimmers synchronized their swan dives flawlessly, leaving the audience in awe.

Sense 2: A dramatic and theatrical plunge or leap resembling the beauty and elegance of a swan's movements.

Example sentence 1: The ballet dancer performed a breathtaking swan dive across the stage, captivating the entire audience.

Example sentence 2: In the movie, the protagonist took a metaphorical swan dive into the unknown, leaving behind his old life.