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Definition
Diving platform, usually 5, 7.5, or 10 meters high.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the elevated structures found in competitive swimming venues for diving. While it can be used for general jumping, it is almost exclusively associated with the sport of diving rather than a recreational pool slide or diving board.
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He stood on the diving platform, looking like he was very scared.
Related words
Common phrases
ten-meter diving platform
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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