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These terraces are different than most because they can be adjusted to any angle, so they can be stuffed with cushions and used for extra sofas, or with bare teak, as a diving board.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
When her career first began, the star stayed at the hotel during the 1940s and posed for her first print ad on the pool's diving board.
—Julie Jordan, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
A couple of Swiss francs will grant you access to the pier, swimming areas, diving boards, and changing areas.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
In 1988: Greg Louganis won the gold medal in the 3-meter springboard at the Seoul Olympics one day after hitting his head on the diving board during the preliminaries.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined above
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“Diving board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diving%20board. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
diving board
noun
: a flexible board fastened at one end and used for diving into water
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