swimming

Definition

  • noun: the sport or activity of moving through water by moving your arms and legs
  • noun: the act, art, or sport of one that 'swims' and dives
  • adjective: that 'swims'
  • synonyms: vertigo, dizziness, floating

Examples

  • Our neighbors have a 'swimming pool' in their backyard.

  • The potatoes 'were swimming in' butter/gravy.

  • We watched the fish 'swimming' in the river.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) lost from sight if you're not looking. But you have a large class and he can get lost from sight if you're not looking. Oh my gosh! Nemo's swimming out to sea. What do you think you're doing? You're going to get stuck and l'm going to have to get you before another fish does. Get back here. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo
  • (..) - You live in what kind of home? ln an anemoninny. Don't hurt yourself. Welcome aboard. Just so you know - he's got a little fin. lf he's having trouble swimming, let him take a break. minutes. Dad, it's time for you to go now. We're going to stay together. Okay, class. Optical orbits up front. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo