HyperDic: treading_water

English > 1 sense of the expression treading water:
NOUNacttreading watera stroke that keeps the head above water by thrashing the legs and arms
English > treading water: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningA stroke that keeps the head above water by thrashing the legs and arms.
PartsthrashA swimming kick used while treading water
Broaderswimming strokeA method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward

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