scuba

Definition

  • noun: an apparatus utilizing a portable supply of compressed gas (as air) supplied at a regulated pressure and used for breathing while swimming underwater
  • adjective: used in scuba diving
  • synonyms: aqua-lung, air cylinder, aquascope

Examples

  • We 'went scuba diving' for the first time this summer.

  • Her hobbies include sailing and 'scuba diving'.

  • He plans to 'scuba dive' while on vacation.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The Special and the Piece of Resistance are at the bottom of the ocean. Wait, are you telling me you don't have him? Sir, my scuba team is looking for his remains as we speak. Bad Cop, he could still be alive! The Piece could still be out there. The only remnant of The Special (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie
  • (..) - Wyldstyle! Deep breath! Deep breath, everybod...! Micro-managers, what's going on down there? Scuba cops, dredge the entire ocean if you have to. Let's get these prisoners back to Lord Business... Superman. Wonder Woman, I had no idea you'd be here. (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie