swim-off
A special swimming race in which the winner gets to compete in the next level of…A special swimming race in which the winner gets to compete in the next level of trials (typically the finals), where the competitors have not qualified for the next level by the usual elimination races.
Meaning
2 sensesA special swimming race in which the winner gets to compete in the next level of trials (typically the finals), where the competitors have not qualified for the next level by the usual elimination races.
The start of a period, in which the two teams try to reach the ball placed in the centre of the pool.
Origin
From swim + -off.From swim + -off.
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