(v) :
to move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propeloneself in water by natural means; 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
"he will attempt to swim the channel."
(n) :
an instance of swimming; the act of swimming
(v) :
to move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propeloneself in water by natural means; 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
"he will attempt to swim the channel."
(n) :
an instance of swimming; the act of swimming