swan dives
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Swan dives are diving maneuvers where the body arches backward with arms extended outward like wings before entering the water.
The form resembles a swan in flight—graceful and elongated.
Figuratively, a swan dive is any dramatic plunge or nosedive: The stock took a swan dive after earnings.
The singular swan dive serves as both noun and verb: She swan dived off the cliff.
- plungeSudden steep descent
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- leapSudden springing movement
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
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