Skin-diver (Noun)
Meaning
An underwater swimmer equipped with a face mask and foot fins and either a snorkel or an air cylinder.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The skin-diver descended slowly into the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, her eyes scanning the seafloor for signs of marine life.
- As a skin-diver, he was able to swim closer to the coral reef than scuba divers, who were limited by the length of their air hoses.
- Skin-divers require strong lungs and breath-holding skills, as well as knowledge of safe diving practices, to avoid the risk of shallow water blackout.
- The tourist watched in awe as the skin-diver glided effortlessly through the water, her flippers propelling her forward with ease.
- Before attempting to scuba dive, many enthusiasts start by learning the basics of skin-diving, which provides a foundation for more advanced training.