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swan dives

swan dives is the plural of swan dive.

Meaning of swan dive

Noun

swan dive (plural swan dives)

  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.
    Synonyms:
    swallow dive
  2. A similar movement out of the water.
  3. (figuratively) A sharp drop or steep decline.

Questions about swan dives

What is swan dives the plural of?
Swan dives is the plural of swan dive.

Words near swan dives in the dictionary

  1. Swan Bay
  2. swan boat
  3. swan boats
  4. Swan Creek
  5. swan dive
  6. swan dives
  7. swan geese
  8. swan goose
  9. swan grebe
  10. Swan Hill
  11. Swan Hill West

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