n. a wheelchair for invalids. 3.
bathe v. & n.
--v.
1. intr. immerse oneself in water, esp. to swim or esp. US wash oneself.
2 tr. immerse in or wash or treat with liquid esp. for cleansing or medicinal purposes.
3 tr. (of sunlight etc.) envelop.
--n. Brit. immersion in liquid, esp. to swim.
Phrases and idioms:
bathing-costume (or -suit) a garment worn for swimming.
Etymology: OE bathian f. Gmc