swim-through

Diver's rock tunnel

A swim-through is an underwater passage or tunnel that divers can pass through, typically a natural formation in rock or coral: The reef has several swim-throughs popular with snorkelers.

In video games, particularly racing or flying sequences, a swim-through is a checkpoint ring or gate the player must navigate through to complete an objective.

diving

underwater

Below the surface

  • cavernLarge natural underground chamber
  • caveUnderground hollow in rock
  • wreckDestroyed vessel or vehicle

archway · passage · tunnel · penetration · scuba · reef · opening · kelp · overhang · lava tube

aquarium

exhibit

Item publicly displayed

shark · tank · attraction · walkway · oceanarium · rays · visitor · marine park · immersive · glass

gaming

checkpoint

Inspection station on route

  • levelHorizontal or uniform position
  • obstacleSomething blocking the way
  • ringClosed curve shape

course · collectible · speedrun · hoop · marker · route · shortcut · bonus · challenge · racing

Categories
Opposites
passage vs. barrier

swim-throughdead end

Passage without outlet

blocked passage · impassable · rock face · obstruction · cul-de-sac

enclosed vs. open

swim-throughopen water

Unobstructed body navigable freely

blue water · drop-off · sand flat · sandy bottom

navigable vs. confined

swim-throughrestriction

Limit on action

squeeze · pinch point · tight spot · bottleneck

Family

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