swim|ming

swim|ming
swim|ming «SWIHM ihng», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. the practice or sport of moving along or in water by using arms, legs, or fins: »

My brother is an expert at both swimming and diving.

2. the act of moving this way: »

Can you reach the island by swimming?

3. Figurative. a state of dizziness or giddiness; vertigo.
–adj.
1. a) of or for swimming or swimmers: »

a swimming teacher, a swimming pool.

 b) that swims habitually: »

a swimming bird or insect.

2. Figurative. filled with tears; watery: »

swimming eyes.

3. Figurative. faint; dizzy: »

a swimming sensation.

SYNONYM(S): giddy, vertiginous.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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