diving /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/noun 4adjective 1forms 1 noun4 •The action of the verb to dive in any sense. •Descending below the surface of the water to interact with the environment. •The sport of jumping into water, often acrobatically. •The act of pretending to be tripped or brought to the ground by an opposition player in order to secure an undeserved penalty. adjective1 •That or who dives or dive. formsdivings