As a Noun: 1. The sport or recreation in which people move through the water by making movements with your arms and legs. English = swimming. 2. A short period of activity during which people move through the water by making movements with your arms and legs. English = swim. 3. A style of swimming. English = overarm, crawl, Australian crawl. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To move through the water by making movements with your arms and legs. English = swim.