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scuba diver [1 record]

Record 1 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Underwater Diving (Sports)
DEF

A person who uses scuba gear to breathe while swimming under water or diving.

CONT

The certified scuba diver, in addition, has the knowledge and skill using underwater breathing equipment.

CONT

He is an experienced swimmer and a certified open-water scuba diver.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
DEF

Plongeur muni d'un équipement de plongée individuel étanche avec une alimentation en oxygène depuis des bouteilles d'air comprimé.

CONT

Il s'agit d'un nageur expérimenté qui possède un certificat de plongeur en scaphandre autonome (eau libre).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Buceo (Deportes)
CONT

En el buceo con escafandra autónoma, el buceador inhala el aire comprimido de las botellas, a través del regulador, a la misma presión ambiental a la que se encuentra.

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