swim

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swim
swɪm Listen
Meanings
verb
  • 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.
    E.g. they swam ashore
  • be immersed in or covered with liquid.
    E.g. mashed potatoes swimming in gravy
  • appear to reel or whirl before one's eyes.
    E.g. Emily rubbed her eyes as the figures swam before her eyes
noun
  • an act or period of swimming.
    E.g. we went for a swim in the river
  • a pool in a river that is a particularly good spot for fishing.
    E.g. he landed two 5 lb chub from the same swim

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