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natation

[nay-tay-shuhn, na-] / neɪˈteɪ ʃən, næ- /


NOUN
swimming
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Hit this north Scottsdale natation nirvana that features two heated 25-meter pools boasting approximately 20 lanes.

From Newsweek

Indeed one of these was in flood, and they never could have crossed it had it not been for Otter's powers of natation.

From The People of the Mist by Henry Rider Haggard

But, even as many sailors cannot swim a stroke, so many an inlander, born and brought up within sight of fresh water, has never taken the trouble to grasp the simplest rudiments of natation.

From Further Adventures of Lad by Albert Payson Terhune

This animal is rendered more terrific from the velocity of his powers of natation, thus being able to discharge its thunder far and near.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by J. G. (John Gideon) Millingen

Though he was pitched by the heels into mucker about three times a week, that he might acquire the useful art of natation, he still seemed to grow dirtier and dirtier.

From The Secret Glory by Arthur Machen




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