diving-board

A child jumps off the diving-board into the pool.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A springboard for diving: "diving-board" refers to a flexible board, typically installed at the edge of a swimming pool, from which a person can jump or dive into the water. It is designed to provide a springing effect to enhance the dive.

Usage Examples

• (A board used for diving into a pool.)
• (A flexible board for performing dives.)

Advanced Usage

• "to bounce on the diving-board": to use the springiness of the board to gain height or momentum before diving.

  • She bounced several times on the diving-board before executing a perfect dive. (She used the board's flexibility to propel herself.)

• "to walk to the end of the diving-board": to position oneself at the far edge of the board for a dive.

  • He walked nervously to the end of the diving-board and looked down at the water. (He moved to the board's tip.)

Variants and Related Words

• Diving (n): the sport or activity of jumping or falling into water from a platform or board, often with acrobatic movements.

  • The Olympic diving event requires precise technique. (The sport of diving.)

• Board (n): a long, flat piece of material, such as wood or plastic, used for various purposes (the base component of "diving-board").

  • The board was made of fiberglass for extra flexibility. (The flat surface of the diving-board.)

Synonyms

• Springboard: a board that springs back when pressed, used for diving or gymnastics.
• Diving platform: a fixed, non-springy structure used for diving (though less flexible than a diving-board).

Related Idioms

• "to take a dive": to deliberately fall or lose, often in sports or boxing (figurative use, not directly related to the diving-board).

  • The boxer was accused of taking a dive in the match. (Pretending to be knocked out.)

• "to dive in": to start doing something enthusiastically or without hesitation.

  • She decided to dive in and start learning a new language. (To begin eagerly.)