finswimmer (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪnswɪmər/
Definition
A person who participates in underwater swimming or diving competitions using swimfins or a monofin, often in a pool or open water.
Examples
The finswimmer broke the national record in the 100-meter underwater swim.
Finswimmers use specialized equipment, including masks, snorkels, and monofins, to propel themselves through the water.
How to Use finswimmer
- finswimmer competition (noun phrase)
- a contest or tournament for finswimmers — "The finswimmer competition was held at the national aquatic center."
- finswimmer relay (noun phrase)
- a team event in which finswimmers swim in relay — "The finswimmer relay was a popular event at the underwater swimming championships."
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