swimming style
- noun
- /ˈswɪmɪŋ staɪl/
:
estilo de natación
- Those species intrigued us because they have similar neurons and neurotransmitters in control of swimming behaviors, yet their swimming styles differ radically.
Examples
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As described earlier, Melibe's swimming style differs significantly from Tritonia's in degree of control, length of time, and reason for initiation (Melibe sometimes swims spontaneously, not only during emergency maneuvers).
Academic text (2009) -
The teacher instructed each participant on how to improve her swimming style.
Academic text (2003) -
The instructor demonstrated a unique swimming style that combined elements of freestyle and butterfly.
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She practiced her swimming style every day to prepare for the upcoming competition.
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Different swimming styles can greatly affect a swimmer's speed and efficiency in the water.
Synonyms
46
3.4
A movement of the arms and legs to move the body through water
A way of moving arms and legs in water to swim forward
How Difficult
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5.8
1
3.1
9
3.5
- Specialized
21
3.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a particular way or technique of swimming' is directly and predictably derived from combining 'swimming' (the activity of moving through water) with 'style' (a characteristic manner). This compositional noun+noun phrase is cross-linguistically common (e.g., 'estilo de natación') and would be readily understood by a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
The phrase swimming style paints a simple picture: swimming is the action in the water and style is the person's own way of moving their arms and legs. So it means a specific 'way' or 'technique' of swimming, like freestyle, breaststroke, or butterfly.