1an act or period of swimming:we went for a swim in the river
2a pool in a river which is a particularly good spot for fishing:he landed two 5lb chub from the same swim
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Universal
1propel 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:they swam ashorehe swims thirty lengths twice a week
[with object] cross (a particular stretch of water) by swiming:she swam the Channel
float on or at the surface of a liquid:bubbles swam on the surface
[with object] cause to float or move across water:the Russians were able to swim their infantry carriers across
2be immersed in or covered with liquid:mashed potatoes swimming in gravy
3appear to reel or whirl before one’s eyes:Emily rubbed her eyes as the figures swam before her eyes
experience a dizzily confusing sensation in one’s head:the drink made his head swim
in the swim
involved in or aware of current affairs or events.
swim with (or against) the tide
act in accordance with (or against) the prevailing opinion or tendency.
