swimming
noun
Simple meaning
The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈswɪmɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.
The act of swimming
“It was the swimming they enjoyed most.”
The state of being dizzy or in vertigo.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “It was the swimming they enjoyed most.”noun
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A trained athlete who participates in swimming meets.
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Pool that provides a facility for swimming.
A tight-fitting cap that keeps hair dry while swimming.
Tight fitting garment worn for swimming.
Marine crab with some legs flattened and fringed for swimming.
An athletic competition that involves swimming.
A small body of water (usually in a creek) that is deep enough to use for swimming.
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