swimskills
nounUK /ˈswɪm.skɪlz/
US /ˈswɪm.skɪlz/
The ability to swim well and stay safe in the water.
She practices her swimskills every Saturday at the pool.
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2. The techniques used to move through water efficiently.
Good swimskills include floating, kicking, and breathing.
3. The knowledge needed to stay safe around water.
The class teaches swimskills like treading water and calling for help.
4. A person's overall level of comfort and confidence in the water.
His swimskills improved a lot after a summer of daily practice.