Overswim
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overswim is a verb meaning (transitive) To swim too fast or too strenuously.
Meaning
(transitive) To swim too fast or too strenuously.
More Meanings
- (transitive, archaic, poetic) To flood or inundate.
Example Sentences
This is particularly true in the 100-meter race, where the temptation to overswim the first 50 meters can be strong. The desire to take it out fast can backfire when the swimmers goes into a vertical body position in the final 10 meters.
Word Forms
- overswims
- overswimming
- overswam
- overswum
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overswirl, overwater, overshower, overspeed, overwash, overswell.
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