swim : Idioms & Phrases

• adjective satellite (of animals) able to swim about; not attached
  unattached.
  

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Free"-swim`ming adjective

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1. (Zoöl.) Swimming in the open sea; -- said of certain marine animals.

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• noun an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
  float; air bladder.
  

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• an air bladder of a fish.

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• noun a swimming competition between two or more teams
  swim meet.
  

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• noun pool that provides a facility for swimming
  natatorium; swimming bath.
  
  • `swimming bath' is a British term

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• noun a tight-fitting cap that keeps hair dry while swimming
  bathing cap.
  

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• noun tight fitting garment worn for swimming
  bathing costume; bathing suit; swimwear; swimsuit.
  

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• noun marine crab with some legs flattened and fringed for swimming
  

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• noun an athletic competition that involves swimming
  

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• noun a small body of water (usually in a creek) that is deep enough to use for swimming
  

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• noun a movement of the legs in swimming
  

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• noun a swimming competition between two or more teams
  swim meet.
  

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• noun pool that provides a facility for swimming
  natatorium; swimming bath.
  
  • `swimming bath' is a British term

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• noun a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward
  

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• noun swimsuit worn by men while swimming
  bathing trunks.
  

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• to be in a favored position; to be associated with others in active affairs. Colloq.

Webster 1913