Word: Swimming Cap
Definition: A swimming cap is a tight-fitting hat made from rubber or silicone that you wear on your head when swimming. It helps keep your hair dry and can also help you swim faster by reducing water resistance.
Usage Instructions: - You wear a swimming cap when you go to the pool or the ocean. - It is especially useful if you have long hair, as it keeps your hair from getting tangled or wet. - To put it on, stretch it over your head until it fits snugly.
Example Sentence: "Before diving into the pool, she made sure to put on her swimming cap to protect her hair from chlorine."
Advanced Usage: In competitive swimming, many athletes wear swimming caps with their team’s logo. This not only keeps their hair dry but also helps them identify themselves as part of a team.
Word Variants: - Swimming Caps (plural): More than one swimming cap. - Swim Cap: A shorter version of the term "swimming cap," commonly used interchangeably.
Different Meaning: The word "cap" can also refer to a lid or cover for a bottle (e.g., a bottle cap) or a limit on something (e.g., a spending cap).
Synonyms: - Swim cap - Swim hat
Idioms: There aren’t specific idioms that use "swimming cap," but you can say, "I’m ready to dive in," which means you are ready to start something new or exciting, similar to getting ready to swim.