propel 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 ashore

he swims thirty lengths twice a week

be immersed in or covered with liquid

mashed potatoes swimming in gravy

appear to reel or whirl before one's eyes

Emily rubbed her eyes as the figures swam before her eyes

an act or period of swimming

we went for a swim in the river

a pool in a river that is a particularly good spot for fishing

he landed two 5 lb chub from the same swim