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Key Water Sports Vocabulary - Swimming

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
swimming
swimming
[noun]

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

Ex: He learned how to do the front crawl stroke in swimming lessons. 
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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activity
activity
[noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Drawing and painting are creative activities that can express your emotions. 
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pool
pool
[noun]

a container of water that people can swim in

Ex: The community center has an indoor pool where families can enjoy swimming together regardless of the weather outside. 
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river
river
[noun]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

Ex: I dipped my feet in the cool water of the river. 
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lake
lake
[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds. 
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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ex: She enjoyed the stunning view of the ocean from her balcony. 
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: Despite her age, she's very healthy and active. 
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history
history
[noun]

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

Ex: The book contains the history of ancient Egypt. 
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thousand
thousand
[numeral]

the number 1 followed by 3 zeros

Ex: The ancient manuscript was estimated to be over a thousand years old, preserving the wisdom of generations. 
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year
year
[noun]

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

Ex: I'm looking forward to the new year and the opportunities it may bring. 
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Ancient Egypt

a historical civilization in northeastern Africa, centered along the Nile River, known for its pharaohs, pyramids, hieroglyphics, and lasting influence on art, architecture, and religion

Ex: Ancient Egypt is famous for monumental structures like the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. 
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Greece
Greece
[noun]

a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea

Ex: Greece is famous for its historical sites and beautiful islands. 
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Rome
Rome
[noun]

the capital city of Italy, historically significant as the center of the Roman Empire and the seat of the Vatican

Ex: They spent their honeymoon in Rome, exploring ancient ruins and enjoying Italian cuisine. 
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to organize

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

Ex: I organize the annual charity event for our community. 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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London
London
[noun]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

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olympic
olympic
[Adjective]

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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medal
medal
[noun]

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

Ex: She won a gold medal in the swimming competition. 
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style
style
[noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

Ex: His questioning style made the interviewees feel at ease. 
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freestyle
freestyle
[noun]

a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency

Ex: Freestyle allows for creativity in stroke technique and pacing strategies. 
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backstroke

a stroke where the swimmer lies on their back, using alternating arm movements and a flutter kick

Ex: Backstroke allows swimmers to breathe easily. 
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breaststroke

a stroke where the swimmer moves both arms in a half-circle motion in front of the body while performing a frog-like kick

Ex: She mastered the breaststroke, making her a top competitor. 
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butterfly
butterfly
[noun]

a stroke where both arms move simultaneously in a windmill motion while the legs perform a dolphin kick

Ex: Swimmers use butterfly to maximize their speed in short distances. 
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rule
rule
[noun]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

Ex: The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves. 
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technique
technique
[noun]

a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills

Ex: The chef's knife skills and cooking techniques impressed the guests at the restaurant. 
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fastest
fastest
[Adverb]

most quickly

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to prefer
to prefer
[Verb]

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

Ex: She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color. 
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exercise
exercise
[noun]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

Ex: He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition. 
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fit
fit
[Adjective]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

Ex: Doctors often recommend regular exercise and a healthy diet to stay fit and prevent illness. 
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to improve

to make a person or thing better

Ex: Regular exercise can improve your overall health. 
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heart
heart
[noun]

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

Ex: He couldn't hide the happiness in his heart when he saw his loved ones after a long time. 
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muscle
muscle
[noun]

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

Ex: He massaged his sore muscles to ease the tension. 
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weight
weight
[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: The weight of the bag is 10 kilograms. 
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joint
joint
[noun]

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

Ex: The knee is a complex joint that allows for bending and straightening of the leg. 
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water
water
[noun]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

Ex: I accidentally spilled water on my laptop, and now it won't turn on. 
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pain
pain
[noun]

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

Ex: I have a sharp pain in my side when I breathe. 
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to support

to hold a person or thing in position or prevent them from falling

Ex: The scaffolding was strategically placed to support the workers as they painted the exterior of the building. 
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body
body
[noun]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

Ex: She enjoys yoga because it helps her connect with her body and find inner balance. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
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stress
stress
[noun]

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

Ex: The constant stress of her job was affecting her health. 
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safety
safety
[noun]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

Ex: The company prioritizes safety by regularly inspecting equipment and training employees to avoid accidents. 
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to save
to save
[Verb]

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

Ex: Lifeguards work tirelessly to save swimmers in distress. 
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to drown
to drown
[Verb]

to die from being under water too long

Ex: Despite efforts to rescue him, the swimmer tragically drowned in the river. 
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community
community
[noun]

a group of people having a religion, ethnic, profession, or other particular characteristic in common

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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The fireworks display was absolutely amazing, lighting up the entire sky. 
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incredible
incredible
[Adjective]

extremely great or large

Ex: The incredible speed of the cheetah makes it the fastest land animal. 
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