Synonyms:
swimmer, natator, bather
Meaning: a person who travels through the water by swimming; "he is not a good swimmer"
Synonyms:
swimmer
Meaning: a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets; "he was an Olympic swimmer"
Usage examples
Many a good swimmer has lost his life under similar circumstances.
The sheer habit of an accustomed swimmer alone bade him hold his breath.
A swimmer can easily carry a knife in this way; otherwise he holds it between his teeth.
You can climb on my shoulders and I, who am a fine swimmer, will carry you safely to the shore."
As an inexperienced speaker you will find a great deal of difficulty at first in putting principles into practise, for you will be scared, like the young swimmer, and make some crude strokes, but if you persevere you will "win out."