"Dove" in swimming refers to the past tense of the verb "to dive," meaning to plunge into water.
The word "dove" is a past-tense form of "dive" and is commonly used, especially in the United States and Canada, to describe the action of plunging into water. The other past tense form of dive is "dived", and it is more commonly used outside of North America. According to the provided reference, while diving usually refers to plunging into water, it can also be used figuratively.
Here's a breakdown:
- Meaning: To plunge headfirst into water.
- Grammar: "Dove" is the past tense. Example: "She dove into the pool."
- Usage: Commonly used in American and Canadian English.
