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Definition of "natatory" [na•ta•to•ry]

  • Of, or relating to, swimming (adjective)

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Use "natatory" in a sentence
  • ""No, Captain," replied Bob, who was busy undressing; and, within a few moments he had plunged into the sea, and was swimming out with a brave firm stroke in a way that fully justified the Captain's praise of his natatory powers, shouting out at intervals his customary war - cry -- "Jolly!""
  • "The myrmidons of Inspector Bucket, foot and horse, supplement those natatory representatives."
  • "Captain Webb's feat of trying to go down the Falls of Niagara; although, it might be mentioned incidentally, that, at the time they attempted their natatory exploit, that reckless swimmer's name was unknown to fame."