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swan dive

The correct spelling is swan dive.

How to pronounce swan dive

noun

Say it like: Swa-n d-ive

The correct spelling is swan dive. A forward dive performed with an arched back, the legs together, starting with arms outstretched when jumping, bringing them over the head when landing.

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noun

  1. 1.A forward dive performed with an arched back, the legs together, starting with arms outstretched when jumping, bringing them over the head when landing.
  2. 2.A similar movement out of the water.
  3. 3.A sharp drop, sharp decline

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