natatorial

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Mr Swainson absolutely excludes Man from the zoological circle, on grounds which few naturalists are disposed to think sufficient; else we might suggest that man himself is the natatorial type of the Primates.

From The Romance of Natural History, Second Series by Gosse, Philip Henry

He was a master of the natatorial art, but he was not amphibious, and soon would have to come to the surface or die.

From Footprints in the Forest by Ellis, Edward Sylvester

They have no squeamishness whatever about his watching their own natatorial duties; why, then, should he shrink within himself and wave them off?

From Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama by Stevens, Thomas

I well remember how proud I felt on the occasion when I first accomplished this natatorial feat.

From The Boy Tar by Read, Edward

The natatorial type of the Quadrumana, however, is most assuredly wanting.

From The Romance of Natural History, Second Series by Gosse, Philip Henry