duiker
- noun
- /ˈdaɪkər/
- Archaic
:
buceador
- The experienced duiker explored the sunken ship to recover valuable artifacts.
Examples
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A team hired a skilled duiker to inspect the underwater pipeline for damage.
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After the storm, a professional duiker inspected the damaged hull for signs of leaks.
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The duiker searched for fish in the clear waters.
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Many duikers work in the coastal fishing industry.
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The skilled duiker dove deep into the ocean to retrieve lost fishing gear.
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To ensure safety, the duiker checked all equipment before starting the underwater inspection.
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An experienced duiker is essential for salvaging items from a sunken ship.
Synonyms
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2.1
A person who goes underwater to swim or work, often with special gear
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3.2
A person who swims underwater using a breathing tank
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7.5
A person who works underwater with special gear, often in military or rescue jobs
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5.8
A person who dives deep in the sea using special equipment to protect from high pressure
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9.7
A person who lives and works underwater for long periods using special equipment
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6.4
A person who dives underwater to collect pearls from oysters
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5.0
A person who swims underwater with a mask and fins for fun or sport
A person who works or swims under water using breathing gear
Surface Forms
Etymology
Duiker comes from the Dutch and Afrikaans verb duiken, which means 'to dive', just like the English word dive. So a duiker is literally a 'diver', a person who goes underwater.