Treading Water — definition

1. treading water (Noun)

1 definition

treading water (Noun) — A stroke that keeps the head above water by thrashing the legs and arms.

1 type of
swimming stroke
1 part
thrash

2. treading water (Verb)

1 definition

treading water (Verb) — To remain afloat in the water without use of any buoyancy aid, by using kicking motions and hand motions.