Definition of "natation" [na•ta•tion]

• The act or skill of swimming. (noun)

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• "Je me rappelle avoir eu exactement la même sensation après un cours J+S de natation… c'était il y a plus de dix ans… mais je m'en rappelle comme si c'était hier."
• "Outdoor: garden and fieldwork, cycling on level macadamised causeways ascents of moderately high hills, natation in secluded fresh water and unmolested river boating in secure wherry or light curricle with kedge anchor on reaches free from weirs and rapids"
• "“A poor country for the land-owners!” said Joe, once more vigorously resorting to his skill in the art of natation."