Definition

Noun: A person who swims; a swimmer. Specifically, it refers to someone who propels themselves through water using their limbs.

Usage

The word "natator" is a formal or technical term for a swimmer. It is less common in everyday conversation than "swimmer" and is often used in specific contexts like biological classification, legal documents, or literary descriptions.

Examples

• The experienced natator completed the channel crossing in record time.
• In the classification of animals, humans are considered terrestrial natators.
• The sign by the pool warned that only strong natators should attempt the deep end.

Advanced Usage

• "Skilled natator": Emphasizes a high level of swimming ability.
  • The dolphin is a remarkably skilled natator.
• Used in compound nouns in biological or zoological contexts (e.g., describing an animal's mode of locomotion).
  • The study focused on the physiology of marine natators.

Variants and Related Words

• Natatory (adjective): Of or relating to swimming.
  • Seals have powerful natatory limbs.
• Natation (noun): The act or art of swimming.
  • His natation was graceful and efficient.

Synonyms

• Swimmer
• Bather (though this can imply less skilled or recreational swimming)

Antonyms

• Non-swimmer
• Sinker (colloquial)

Noun

1. a person who travels through the water by swimming
   • he is not a good swimmer