Skin-dive (Verb)
Meaning
Swim underwater with no breathing apparatus other than a snorkel.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She preferred to skin-dive to the bottom of the lake, using a snorkel to observe the marine life.
- While exploring the cove, they decided to skin-dive to get a closer look at the colorful coral reefs.
- He carefully skin-dived down, trying not to make any sudden movements that would scare away the playful fish.
- During their vacation in Bora Bora, they often skin-dove in the crystal-clear waters to see manta rays and sharks.
- The instructor guided her students as they began to skin-dive, teaching them the breathing techniques required for efficient snorkeling.