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divider
nounB2
/dɪˈvaɪ.dər/Something that causes or marks a separation or boundary, either physical or abstract.
dividers
plural-nounB2
/dɪˈvaɪ.dəz/A tool or object used to separate things into distinct parts or sections.
divination
nounC2
/ˌdɪv.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.
divine
adjectivenounverb+2B2
/dɪˈvaɪn/Relating to, coming from, or like a god or deity; supremely good or beautiful.
divine comedy
nounC2
/dɪˌvaɪn ˈkɒmədi/An epic poem by Dante Alighieri (circa 1308-1321) describing an allegorical journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, structured in three parts (Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso).
divine healing
nounLow
/dɪˌvaɪn ˈhiːlɪŋ/A supernatural cure or restoration of health, believed to be brought about by the direct intervention of God or a divine power.
divine liturgy
nounLow
/dɪˌvaɪn ˈlɪtədʒi/The principal form of communal worship in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches, centred on the Eucharist.
divine mother
nounLow
/dɪˌvaɪn ˈmʌðə(r)/A term for the supreme feminine principle or goddess in various religions and spiritual traditions, often representing the creative, nurturing, and protective aspects of the divine.
divine office
nounC2
/dɪˌvaɪn ˈɒfɪs/The set of daily prayers prescribed for clergy and religious communities in the Catholic Church and some other Christian traditions, also called the Liturgy of the Hours.
divine right of kings
nounC2
/dɪˌvaɪn ˈraɪt əv ˈkɪŋz/The political and religious doctrine that a monarch's authority is derived directly from God, not from the people or any earthly authority, making rebellion against the monarch a sin against God.
divine service
nounLow (primarily used in formal religious or historical contexts)
/dɪˌvaɪn ˈsɜːvɪs/A formal act of worship, especially in a Christian church; a church service.
diviner
nounC1
/dɪˈvaɪnə/A person who claims to foresee the future or discover hidden knowledge through supernatural or magical means.
diving beetle
nounLow
/ˈdaɪvɪŋ ˌbiːtl/An aquatic beetle of the family Dytiscidae, characterized by an oval, streamlined shape and hind legs adapted for swimming.
diving bell
nounlow
/ˈdaɪvɪŋ ˌbel/A historically significant underwater vessel, sealed except at the bottom, containing air and used for underwater exploration or construction.
diving board
nounB1
/ˈdaɪvɪŋ bɔːd/A springy board, typically extending out over a swimming pool or other body of water, from which a person can dive or jump into the water.
diving boat
nounLow
/ˈdaɪvɪŋ bəʊt/A specialized watercraft, typically a small to medium-sized motorboat, designed and equipped to support recreational or professional scuba diving or free-diving activities, including carrying divers, tanks, and gear to dive sites.
diving duck
nounLow frequency, specialist
/ˈdaɪvɪŋ dʌk/A duck that feeds primarily by diving underwater rather than dabbling at the surface.
diving petrel
nounLow
/ˈdaɪvɪŋ ˈpɛtrəl/A small seabird (family Pelecanoididae) of the Southern Hemisphere that feeds by diving underwater.
diving reflex
nounlow
/ˈdaɪvɪŋ ˌriːflɛks/A physiological survival mechanism in mammals, including humans, triggered by immersion in cold water, which slows the heart rate and redirects blood flow to vital organs to conserve oxygen.
diving suit
nounC1
/ˈdaɪvɪŋ suːt/A garment designed to protect a diver from the underwater environment, primarily against cold and pressure.

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