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noun

swimming

SWIH-mihng
noun
1
The activity or sport of moving through water using the body.
"Swimming is one of the best forms of low-impact exercise."
"She joined the swimming club at university."

How to Use Swimming

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In plain EnglishThe sport or activity of propelling yourself through water.

Common pairings
swimming pool swimming lessons go swimming

Word Forms

swimmings plural, swimmings plural

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