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tuffatore

diver

noun toof-fah-TOH-reh Rare

Usage Note

Tuffatore refers to a competitive platform or springboard diver (tuffi = diving). The feminine form is tuffatrice. Do not confuse with subacqueo (scuba diver) — tuffatore implies athletic diving from a height, not underwater swimming.

Examples

"Il tuffatore esegue un doppio carpiato perfetto."

Natural Translation

The diver performs a perfect double pike.

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