scuba diving

noun
the activity or recreation of diving or exploring underwater through use of a scuba device.
Also called scuba.


Origin:
1960–65

scuba diver, noun
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scu·ba-dive

[skoo-buh-dahyv]
verb (used without object), scu·ba-dived or scu·ba-dove, scu·ba-dived, scu·ba-div·ing.
to descend and swim underwater using a scuba device.
Also, scuba dive, scuba.


Origin:
1960–65

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