Definition

1. Verb:

   • To swim underwater, typically at shallow depths, while using only a snorkel for breathing at the surface. The action involves diving down and swimming below the water's surface without the use of scuba (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) gear.

2. Noun:

   • The activity or sport of swimming underwater using only a snorkel. It refers to the practice of free-diving or snorkeling where the diver holds their breath while submerged.

Usage Examples

• Verb:

  • We decided to skin-dive around the coral reef to see the colorful fish.
  • After getting certified, she learned to skin-dive safely before trying scuba.

• Noun:

  • Skin-dive is a popular and accessible way to explore coastal waters.
  • His favorite part of the vacation was the daily skin-dive in the clear bay.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used to distinguish the activity from scuba diving, emphasizing the minimal equipment and breath-holding aspect.
• It can describe both recreational exploration and more disciplined forms of free-diving.

Variants and Related Words

• Skin Diver (noun): A person who engages in skin-diving.
  • The skin diver surfaced with a beautiful shell.
• Skin Diving (noun, gerund): The continuous activity of skin-diving.
  • Skin diving requires good breath control.

Synonyms

• Free-dive (verb/noun): To dive underwater without breathing apparatus, often implying greater depths or discipline.
• Snorkel (verb): To swim at the surface using a snorkel, which may include diving down briefly.

Related Phrases

• Go skin-diving: The common phrase to describe engaging in the activity.
  • Let's go skin-diving this weekend if the weather is good.

Verb

1. swim underwater with no breathing apparatus other than a snorkel

Noun

1. underwater swimming without any more breathing equipment than a snorkel