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

  • (..) Hy, go on, dance. You can dance. Go ahead, dance. - Any objections if I cut in? - In a minute, Hy. That's all right. Go ahead. I'll take you swimming later. Thank you. Hy, be careful with all that weight you're carrying. The water's warmer than the air. Thanks. (..)
    1974 The Gambler