sandiver

/ˈsændɪvər/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a diver or a person who dives, especially into water.

“The term sandiver was used in the 16th century to describe the person who dove into the river to fetch fish.”

Synonyms

  • diver
  • plongeur

Antonyms

  • ascendant
  • ascender