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swimmable, a.|ˈswɪməb(ə)l|
[f. swim v. + -able.]
Capable of being swum; (also swimmable-in) suitable for swimming in.
1852M. W. Savage R. Medlicott iv. iv, I rode everything rideable,..swam everything swimmable. 1866Reader 10 Feb. 145/1 Within swimmable distance of the shore. 1963P. McCutchan Man from Moscow ix. 91 The sea's swimmable-in, if you're a Spartan. 1966Telegraph (Brisbane) 3 Feb. 18 (caption) Bare midriff camisole tops are the latest on the patio this summer. Worn with snug hip-hugger jams in nylon knit. Both are completely swimable. 1976National Observer (U.S.) 13 Mar. 7/2 Congress poured money into it to help cities do their part in achieving ‘swimmable, fishable’ waters. |