swimming


Definition: Meaning of, swimming in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈswɪmɪŋ /

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  1. the sport of moving yourself through water using your arms and legs
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swimming used in phrases

  • free-swimming (adjective)
    1. of animals able to swim about; not attached
  • swimming bath (noun)
    1. British English old-fashioned a public swimming pool, usually indoors
  • swimming cap (noun)
    1. a tight-fitting rubber hat that you wear when you are swimming to keep your hair dry
  • swimming costume (noun)
    1. British English a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially the type worn by women
  • swimming crab (noun)
    1. marine crab with some legs flattened and fringed for swimming
  • swimming event (noun)
    1. an athletic competition that involves swimming
  • swimming hole (noun)
    1. usually in a creek a small body of water that is deep enough to use for swimming
  • swimming kick (noun)
    1. a movement of the legs in swimming
  • swimming meet (noun)
    1. a swimming competition between two or more teams
  • swimming pool (noun)
    1. a structure that has been built and filled with water for people to swim in [=  pool]
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