cross-swim

verb
UK /ˌkrɒsˈswɪm/
US /ˌkrɔːsˈswɪm/

To swim across something, like a river or a pool.

The children tried to cross-swim the small lake before lunch.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To swim in a direction that cuts across the current.

The fish cross-swim the stream to reach the calmer water.

3. To move through water using a mix of different swimming styles.

In the race, she decided to cross-swim, switching between freestyle and breaststroke.

4. A swimming race or event where swimmers cross a body of water.

The annual cross-swim from the pier to the beach attracts many competitors.