Not really, since it's usually a static state, whereas swimming is done to actually move through the water. However, treading water to stay afloat could be regarded as swimming.
Neuston
When it is floating not swimming.
I would assume this means face down with arms straight out- or cruciform as this is Superman:s usual flying posture. I have never heard this term used- a static breast stroke if you will, that seems to make sense.
Aquatics is the main synonym but you can also have floating and natation
When you know how to float, you won't drown (due to exhaustion).
In swimming, there are different kinds of floating. These are namely mushroom, back star or supine, front star or prone, as well as pencil float.
In swimming, there are different kinds of floating. These are namely mushroom, back star or supine, front star or prone, as well as pencil float.
a type of free-floating and weekly swimming algae
free, light, loose, buoyant, hollow, swimming, sailing, unsinkable, volatile
a floating object marking a position
Salt increases the density of water, thus makes it easier to float.I've always had troubles floating while swimming in fresh water, but the difference when swimming in the sea is quite noticeable.There are many notes of people doing experiments with floating eggs with salt water versus fresh water.
Install a floating swimming pool skimmer