swandive
Arms-out pool entry
A swandive (also swan dive) is a type of dive performed with arms extended outward from the sides, legs straight and together, and back arched—a position resembling a swan in flight—before the arms sweep forward to enter the water hands-first.
The term extends to any dramatic headfirst plunge, especially a deliberate or reckless one: The stock price took a swandive after the earnings report.
As a verb, to swandive is to perform such a dive or to plummet dramatically.
Raised flat structure
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- somersaultFull-body forward rotation
- tuckFold into concealment
- pikeLong battlefield spear
synchronized · twist · rotation · inward · reverse · armstand · competition · execution
Refined, graceful quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- fluidityState of flowing freely
- arcCurved line segment
- outstretchedSpread to full length
wingspan · glide · beauty · artistry · form · extension · soaring · majestic
platform
Raised flat structure
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- somersaultFull-body forward rotation
- tuckFold into concealment
pike · synchronized · twist · rotation · inward · reverse · armstand · competition · execution · entry
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
outstretched · wingspan · glide · beauty · artistry · form · extension · soaring · majestic · balletic
freefall
Unimpeded downward motion
leap · nosedive · fall · swoop · headfirst · precipice · rushing · plummet · gravity · momentum
reckless
Carelessly ignoring danger
- daringAdventurous courage
- thrill-seekingPursuing excitement through risk
- boldCourageous and daring
audacious · fearless · gutsy · dramatic · impulsive · brash · all-in · commitment · abandon · headlong
swandivecannonball
Round artillery ammunition
belly flop · bomb · pencil dive · can opener · face plant