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Diving Board

A diving board is a sturdy board used for diving into a swimming pool or other body of water. It is typically made of fiberglass or wood and is securely attached to a diving platform.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Equipment for diving

A diving board is a piece of equipment used in diving competitions or recreational swimming to launch divers into the water.

For example:

"The Olympic diving competition requires high-quality diving boards."
"The new swimming pool has a variety of diving boards for all skill levels."

Sense 2: A springboard for acrobatic diving

A diving board is also a springboard used by acrobatic divers to perform elaborate dives and tricks.

For example:

"The professional divers executed breathtaking stunts off the high diving board."
"She somersaulted gracefully after jumping from the 10-meter diving board."

Sense 3: Metaphorical meaning

In a figurative sense, a diving board can represent a starting point or an opportunity to take a leap forward.

For example:

"Leaving college was like stepping off a diving board into the unknown future."
"Starting their own business felt like diving off the diving board of entrepreneurship."

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