synchronized swimming

 

Word Origin

 

noun

 

1.  A sport growing out of water ballet in which swimmers, in solo, duet, and team efforts, complete various required figures by performing motions in relatively stationary positions, along with a freestyle competition, with the contestants synchronizing movements to music and being judged for body position, control, and the degree of difficulty of the moves.

 

2.  A swimming exercise or exhibition derived from the competitive sport.

 

 

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1945-1950