noun
- plural of natation; the act or practice of swimming.
Usage: formal or technical; rarely used in everyday speech; more common in scientific or literary contexts
Examples
- The coach observed the natations of the swimmers during practice.
- Ancient texts describe various natations performed by athletes in Roman baths.
- Her graceful natations impressed the judges at the competition.
- The natations of dolphins are a marvel of marine biology.
- He studied the natations of different fish species in his research.