verb To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.
verb To become immersed in, or as if in, or flooded with, or as if with, a liquid.
swimming in self-pity
verb To move around freely because of excess space.
verb To traverse (a specific body of water, or a specific distance) by swimming; or, to use a specific swimming stroke; or, to compete in a specific swimming event.
For exercise, we like to swim laps around the pool.
verb To cause to swim.
to swim a horse across a river
verb To float.
sink or swim
verb To be overflowed or drenched.
verb To immerse in water to make the lighter parts float.