SWIMMING Definition & Meaning

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swimming

[ swim-ing ]

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noun

the act of a person or thing that swims.
the skill or technique of a person who swims.
the sport of swimming.

adjective

pertaining to, characterized by, or capable of swimming.
used in or for swimming:
swimming trunks.
immersed in or overflowing with water or some other liquid.
dizzy or giddy:
a swimming head.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of swimming¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English swimmende (adjective). See swim, -ing ², -ing ¹

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A teenage boy has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a lake in south-east London.

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An outdoor stage, which stands where the motel swimming pool was, is flanked by 10 elm trees and assorted kid-friendly games.

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Marine wildlife experts on Thursday attempted to help direct a young minke whale out of Long Beach Harbor where it has been swimming for the last few days, according to authorities.

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When she was swimming back during the 1,000-yard swim, she felt a “biting sensation” on her right arm over and over again.

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Councils in England can also raise money by charging for services including parking, swimming pools and planning applications.

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