dove Definition

dive¹
verb, intr dived, dove, diving

1. To throw oneself into water, usually headfirst, or plunge down through water.

Thesaurus: submerge, dip, plunge;
2. Said of a submarine, etc: to become submerged.
3. To descend or fall steeply through the air.

Thesaurus: descend,fall, plummet, plunge, swoop;
4. To throw oneself to the side or to the ground.

Example: The keeper had to dive to catch the ball
Thesaurus: jump, leap, plummet, plunge, pitch, swoop.
5. To move quickly and suddenly out of sight.

Example: diving behind a tree

noun

1. An act of diving.

Thesaurus: fall, jump, plunge, leap, spring, pitch.
2. slang
Any dirty or disreputable place, especially a bar or club.
Thesaurus: saloon, pub, cafe, tavern, club, pool hall, beer garden; inn, hotel, motel, flea-bag (slang), flophouse (US slang).
3. boxing slang
A faked knockout.
Example: take a dive

Derivative: diving
noun

The activity or sport of plunging into water.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon dyfan.

Phrasal Verb: dive in

To help oneself to (food)

Phrasal Verb: dive into something

To plunge one's hands (eg into a bag).To involve oneself enthusiastically in an undertaking.

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dove¹ past tense of dive¹

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dove²
noun

1. Any of several members of the pigeon family, especially the smaller species.
2. politics.
A person favouring peace rather than hostility. Compare hawk¹ (sense 3).

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon dufe.