skin diving: Meaning and Definition of

skin' div"ing

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. an underwater sport in which the swimmer, equipped with a lightweight mask, foot fins, and either a snorkel or a portable air cylinder and breathing device, can move about quickly and easily underwater, as for exploring or spear fishing. Also called,
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