Dive Definition

dive
noun
  1. a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
  2. a headlong plunge into water
  3. a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft
verb
  1. drop steeply; "the stock market plunged"
  2. plunge into water; "I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool"
  3. swim under water; "the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells"

"Dive" in song lyrics

See how dive is used in real songs:

  • "but you slack and so another dive"
    3rd Bass — No Master Plan No Master Race
  • "Will he clip the zipline or slip for his final dip dive?"
    Aesop Rock — No City
  • "No faith in the masses y'all won't see me stage dive"
    Algorithm — War at 120/80 (Floodgates)

Usage tips for "dive"

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