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Word: Swim
Speech Type: Verb
Old English swimman (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zwemmen and German schwimmen
swɪm
propel the body through water by using the limbs, or (in the case of a fish or other aquatic animal) by using fins, tail, or other bodily movement
Short Definition:propel body through water by using limbs, or by using fins, tail
Examples:- they swam ashore
- he swims thirty lengths twice a week
be immersed in or covered with liquid
Short Definition:be immersed in or covered with liquid
Examples:- mashed potatoes swimming in gravy
appear to reel or whirl before one's eyes
Short Definition:appear to reel or whirl before one's eyes
Examples:- Emily rubbed her eyes as the figures swam before her eyes
Word: Swim
Speech Type: Noun
swɪm
an act or period of swimming
Short Definition:act or period of swimming
Examples:- we went for a swim in the river
a pool in a river that is a particularly good spot for fishing
Short Definition:pool that is good spot for fishing
Examples:- he landed two 5 lb chub from the same swim
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