swim

Definitions

• (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) To cause to swim.
• (intransitive) To float.
• (intransitive) To be overflowed or drenched.
• (transitive) To immerse in water to make the lighter parts float.
• (transitive) 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.