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    swim
    /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 bathego swimmingtake a dipdip
    • 2. be immersed in or covered with liquid: "mashed potatoes swimming in gravy" Similar be saturated inbe drenched inbe soaked inbe steeped in

    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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  2. www.britannica.com › sports › swimming-sportSwimming | Sport, Olympics, Definition, History, Strokes, & Facts

    3 days ago · swimming, in recreation and sports, the propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and leg motions and the natural flotation of the body. Swimming as an exercise is popular as an all-around body developer and is particularly useful in therapy and as exercise for physically handicapped persons.

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      Swimming - Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly: The earliest...

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    • Water Polo

      water polo, sport played in a swimming pool by teams of...

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      surfing, sport of riding breaking waves toward the shore,...

    • Diving

      Reverse 2 1 / 2 somersault tuckThe diver takes off from the...

    • Water Sports Quiz

      Question: Who was the first woman to swim across the English...

    • Kids

      Swimming is a popular exercise and sport. As exercise,...

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BikiniBikini - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · By making an analogy with words like bilingual and bilateral containing the Latin prefix "bi-" (meaning "two" in Latin), the word bikini was first back-derived as consisting of two parts, [ bi + kini] by Rudi Gernreich, who introduced the monokini in 1964.

  4. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › features6 Minute English / The history of swimming - BBC

    Jun 29, 2024 · Introduction. Swimming has many health benefits and since ancient times has been used to promote strength and wellbeing. But swimming’s not just about exercise – there’s far more to it beneath...

  5. www.swimrightacademy.com › different-types-of-swimmingDifferent Types of Swimming Styles - SwimRight Academy

    Jun 25, 2024 · Dive into the world of swimming styles and explore the techniques, benefits, and historical background of crawl stroke, freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly stroke, and dolphin swim style. Learn how to swim each style properly, find out their suitability for different age groups, and uncover their calorie-burning potential

  6. www.nordangliaeducation.com › 2024/07/08 › aasca-swimming-2024MET Jaguars at AASCA Swimming: Maria Jimena C.'s Perspective on...

    20 hours ago · MET Jaguars at AASCA Swimming: María Josefina Ll.'s Perspective on Perseverance and Pride As a grade 9 student and dedicated member of the MET Jaguars swim team, I am honored to present a reflection on our recent participation in the AASCA swim competition held in Guatemala. This extraordinary experience served as a testament to the dedication, resilience, and pride that define our athletics ...

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › swimwearSwimwear Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 28, 2024 · The meaning of SWIMWEAR is clothing suitable for wear while swimming or bathing.

  8. www.thespruce.com › swimming-pool-types-designs-and-styles12 Different Types of Swimming Pools and How to Choose One - The...

    Jun 21, 2024 · A swimming pool can refer to any permanent or temporary body of water in which users can swim or relax in. Pools come in many different types and choosing the right one requires you to carefully think about what the intended use is for you and your family.