swim

IPA: swˈɪm

An act or instance of swimming.
The sound, or air bladder, of a fish.
(UK) A part of a stream much frequented by fish.
A dance or dance move of the 1960s in which the arms are moved in imitation of various swimming strokes, such as freestyle, breaststroke, etc.
A dizziness; swoon.
A surname.
(Internet slang, text messaging) Abbreviation of someone who isn't me. used as a way to avoid self-designation or self-incrimination, especially in online drug forums

(intransitive) To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.
(intransitive) To become immersed in, or as if in, or flooded with, or as if with, a liquid
(intransitive) To move around freely because of excess space.
(transitive) To traverse (a specific body of water, or a specific distance) by swimming; or, to utilize a specific swimming stroke; or, to compete in a specific swimming event.
(transitive, uncommon) To cause to swim.
(intransitive, archaic) To float.
(intransitive) To be overflowed or drenched.
(transitive) To immerse in water to make the lighter parts float.
(transitive, historical) To test (a suspected witch) by throwing into a river; those who floated rather than sinking were deemed to be witches.
(intransitive) To glide along with a waving motion.
(intransitive) To be dizzy or vertiginous; have a giddy sensation; to have, or appear to have, a whirling motion.

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