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diver

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: diver

1
n
someone who works underwater
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n
large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: diver
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n someone who works underwater

Synonyms:
frogman, underwater diver
Types:
deep-sea diver
a diver in the deeper parts of the sea
pearl diver, pearler
a diver who searches for molluscs containing pearls
scuba diver
an underwater diver who uses scuba gear
Type of:
adventurer, explorer
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

n someone who dives (into water)

Synonyms:
plunger
Type of:
swimmer
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
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n large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes

Synonyms:
loon
Type of:
gaviiform seabird
seabirds of the order Gaviiformes
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