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- Dictionaryswim/swɪm/
verb
- 1. propel the body through water by using the limbs, or (in the case of a fish or other aquatic animal) by using fins, tail, or other bodily movement: "they swam ashore" Similar
- 2. be immersed in or covered with liquid: "mashed potatoes swimming in gravy" Similar
noun
- 1. an act or period of swimming: "we went for a swim in the river"
- 2. a pool in a river that is a particularly good spot for fishing: "he landed two 5 lb chub from the same swim"
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SWIM definition: 1. to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body: 2. If food is swimming in/with a…. Learn more.
The meaning of SWIM is to propel oneself in water by natural means (such as movements of the limbs, fins, or tail). How to use swim in a sentence.
to move in water by movements of the limbs, fins, tail, etc. to float on the surface of water or some other liquid. to move, rest, or be suspended in air as if swimming in water. to move, glide, or go smoothly over a surface.
SWIM meaning: 1. to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body: 2. If food is swimming in/with a…. Learn more.
to move along in water, etc, by means of movements of the body or parts of the body, esp the arms and legs, or (in the case of fish) tail and fins. 2. (transitive) to cover (a distance or stretch of water) in this way. 3. (transitive)
[intransitive, transitive] (of a person or animal) to move through water by moving your arms and legs, without touching the bottom. I can't swim. The boys swam across the lake. We swam out (= away from land) to the yacht. They spent the day swimming and sunbathing. I've only just learned to swim. I have always found it easy to swim underwater.
1. a. To move through or on top of water by moving the limbs, fins, or tail or by undulating the body: Ducks swam in the pond. b. To play or relax in water: The children went swimming in the surf. 2. To float on water or another liquid: Suds swam on the surface of the dishwater. 3. a.
SWIM definition: 1. to move through water by moving your body: 2. If your head swims, you feel confused and are…. Learn more.
When you move yourself through the water using your arms and legs, you swim. If you live near the ocean, it's probably a good idea to learn how to swim. You might decide to swim across the English Channel, or, if you're a little less adventurous, just swim in your town's swimming pool.
to move along in or cross (a body of water) by swimming: to swim a lake. to perform (a particular stroke) in swimming: to swim a sidestroke. to cause to swim or float, as on a stream.
