CEFR B1

dolphin dive

noun phrase

Meaning

A swimming stroke characterized by a flip turn, where the swimmer flips onto their front and then pushes off the wall with their feet to continue swimming in the opposite direction.

Examples

The swimmer performed a dolphin dive to turn quickly and gain speed.
Dolphin dives are essential for competitive swimmers, as they allow for faster turns and better overall times.

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dolphin dive (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈdɒlfɪn daɪv/

Definition

A swimming stroke characterized by a flip turn, where the swimmer flips onto their front and then pushes off the wall with their feet to continue swimming in the opposite direction.

Examples

The swimmer performed a dolphin dive to turn quickly and gain speed.
Dolphin dives are essential for competitive swimmers, as they allow for faster turns and better overall times.

How to Use dolphin dive

perform a dolphin dive (verb phrase): to execute a dolphin dive — "The swimmer performed a dolphin dive to turn quickly and gain speed."
learn the dolphin dive (verb phrase): to learn how to execute a dolphin dive — "The young swimmers learned the dolphin dive from their coach."

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