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Position of diver fixed, beginning to spring off (4)

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tuck

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'spring off' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for tuck that I've seen before include "Cosmetic procedure" , "Fold - grub" , "Friar of Sherwood" , "Fold into small space" , "legendary friar" .)

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