swimmableadj.
/ˈswɪməb(ə)l/ Capable of being swum; (also swimmable-in) suitable for swimming in.
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the world > movement > progressive motion > moving with current of air or water > movement in or on water > [adjective] > swimming > suitable for
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1852 M. W. Savage Reuben Medlicott iv. iv I rode everything rideable,..swam everything swimmable.
1866 Reader 10 Feb. 145/1 Within swimmable distance of the shore.
1963 P. McCutchan Man from Moscow ix. 91 The sea's swimmable-in, if you're a Spartan.
1966 Telegraph (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.
1976 National Observer (U.S.) 13 Mar. 7/2 Congress poured money into it to help cities do their part in achieving ‘swimmable, fishable’ waters.
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