TREADING WATER

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A stroke that keeps the head above water by thrashing the legs and arms

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("treading water" is a kind of...):

swimming stroke (a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward)

Meronyms (parts of "treading water"):

thrash (a swimming kick used while treading water)

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