nonswimming
3.5
Not able to swim or not for use in water
- adjective
- /nɑnˈswɪmɪŋ/
:
no nadador
- The nonswimming areas of the lake are clearly marked.
Examples
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Children must stay in the nonswimming section if they cannot swim.
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This is a nonswimming beach!
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The nonswimming birds gathered near the edge of the pond.
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He wore a nonswimming outfit because he did not plan to enter the water.
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Children must stay in the nonswimming section if they cannot swim.
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He wore a nonswimming outfit because he did not plan to enter the water.
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The nonswimming areas of the lake are clearly marked.
How Swimmable
Surface Forms
nonswimming positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word nonswimming is made of non- ('not') and swimming ('moving in water'), so it literally means 'not swimming'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a pool sign that says 'No swimming' — it describes people, places, or clothes that cannot or should not be used in the water.