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1swimming
adjective
Definition of SWIMMING
1
[present participle of swim] : that swims <a swimming bird>
2
[gerund of swim] : adapted to or used in or for swimming
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First Known Use of SWIMMING
before 12th century
2swimming
noun
: the sport or activity of moving through water by moving your arms and legs
Full Definition of SWIMMING
: the act, art, or sport of one that swims and dives
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First Known Use of SWIMMING
14th century
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