swimcap
Latex head cover
A swimcap is a tight-fitting covering worn over the hair while swimming.
Made of latex, silicone, or lycra, swimcaps reduce drag in competitive swimming and protect hair from chlorine: She tucked her hair under her swimcap before diving in.
Also spelled as two words: swim cap.
Flexible synthetic polymer
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- swimsuitGarment for the pool
earplugs · chinstrap · sizing · fit · snug · elasticity · headgear · poolside
Remove unnecessary elements
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- speedRate of motion
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
contour · friction · slipstream · racing · competition · profile · efficiency · tight fit
Without prescribed technique
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- backstrokeSupine aquatic locomotion
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
relay · lane · lap · pool · competition · meet · coach · timer
silicone
Flexible synthetic polymer
swimsuit · earplugs · chinstrap · sizing · fit · snug · elasticity · headgear · poolside · chlorine-resistant
streamline
Remove unnecessary elements
smooth · contour · friction · slipstream · racing · competition · profile · efficiency · tight fit · wrinkle-free
freestyle
Without prescribed technique
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- backstrokeSupine aquatic locomotion
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
medley · relay · lane · lap · pool · competition · meet · coach · timer · start
protection
Guarding against harm
bun · tuck · hairline · scalp · bleaching · salon · braids · dreadlocks · coverage · seal