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Swimming Word Search

Competitive swimming uses four strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Pool features and water safety words make up the rest of the grid.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • backstroke
  • breaststroke
  • butterfly
  • deep end
  • dive
  • float
  • freestyle
  • goggles
  • kick
  • lane
  • lifeguard
  • pool
  • splash
  • stroke
  • swim cap

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Words in the Swimming word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

pool
A tank of water built for swimming laps.
splash
The water thrown up when something hits the surface.
goggles
Sealed eyewear that keeps water out of the eyes.
lane
A marked strip of the pool for one swimmer.
dive
Entering the water head first with arms stretched out.
float
Resting on the surface of the water without sinking.
kick
Moving the legs to push the body through water.
stroke
A repeated arm and leg pattern used to swim.
freestyle
The fastest stroke, swum with alternating overarm pulls.
backstroke
A stroke swum on the back with circling arms.
breaststroke
A stroke with a frog kick and sweeping arms.
butterfly
Both arms sweep forward together with a dolphin kick.
lifeguard
Trained watcher who rescues swimmers in trouble.
deep end
The part of the pool where feet cannot touch.
swim cap
Snug cover that keeps hair out of the face.
flip turn
A somersault turn off the wall at each end.
relay
A race where four swimmers each swim one leg.
whistle
Used by guards and starters to signal swimmers.
kickboard
Foam board held while practicing leg kicks.
tread water
Staying upright in place by moving arms and legs.

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