scuba gear

Underwater breathing equipment

Scuba gear is the equipment used for underwater diving—typically a tank of compressed air, a regulator for breathing, a mask, fins, and often a wetsuit.

The term covers the full kit: We rented scuba gear at the resort.

Scuba itself stands for "self-contained underwater breathing apparatus."

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