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.

Examples of "swim" in Sentences

I hope your swim is a relaxing one, and the shore definitely worth the wait.
They just hook em 'and let them swim from the boat to shore and they catch MONSTERS!
Taking a pup for its first swim is one of my favorite moments of raising a water dog.
"Water," said Tom; "swim -- _swim_ across" (he pointed southward and made the motions of swimming).
*jumps into teh wadder – swim swim swim swim swim swim swim swim swim swim swim swim swim swim swim swim swim*
Barefooted and clad only in swim trunks (it is too hot for clothing), my busy-bodied better half is mumbling something about cards ... cartes de visite.
I could not swim; but one of the midshipmen offered to accompany me, stating that I need not be afraid, if I fell overboard, of sinking to the bottom, as if I was giddy, my head, at all events, _would swim_; so
I did not much like going up the rigging, because I was afraid of turning giddy, and if I fell overboard I could not swim; but one of the midshipmen offered to accompany me, stating that I need not be afraid, if I fell overboard, of sinking to the bottom, as, if I was giddy, my head at all events _would swim_; so I determined to venture.