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Diver

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div⋅er

[dahy-ver]
–noun
1. a person or thing that dives.
2. a person who makes a business of diving, as for pearl oysters or to examine sunken vessels.
3. British. a loon.
4. any of several other birds noted for their skill in diving.

Origin:
1500–10; dive + -er 1
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div·er   (dī'vər)   
n.  
  1. One that dives: a high diver who excelled in performing the jackknife.

  2. One that works under water, especially one equipped with breathing apparatus and weighted clothing.

  3. Any of several diving water birds, especially the loon.

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