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freediving

/ˈfriːdɪvɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does freediving mean?

noun

The sport or activity of diving underwater without breathing equipment, relying on a slow and gradual descent to avoid the bends, and ascending slowly to avoid decompression sickness.

Example

"She spent years training for freediving and was able to reach depths of over 100 feet."

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