The action of dive, v., in its various senses.

A fall or dive into water; an immersion in water. In later use esp.: a dip, a brief bathe. Also in figurative context.

The act of diving; a darting plunge into or through water or the like. literal and figurative.

The action of diving or falling into water; the action of immersing someone or something in water (formerly spec. during baptism); an instance of…