plongeon — meaning in English

English meaning

• dive verb To plunge headfirst into water.
• diving noun The sport of jumping into water, often with acrobatic movements.
• loon noun A diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.

Senses

plongeon is used for these senses in English:

• dive A jump or plunge into water.
• diving The action of the verb to dive in any sense.
• diving The sport of jumping into water, often acrobatically.
• loon (US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.

dive — full definition

1. verb To plunge headfirst into water.
2. verb To drop or descend sharply and quickly.
3. noun A cheap, run-down bar or club.

diving — full definition

1. noun The sport of jumping into water, often with acrobatic movements.
2. noun The activity of going underwater to explore, work, or observe marine life, usually with breathing equipment.
3. noun In football and similar sports, faking a fall to try to win an undeserved foul or penalty.

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