City swimming, Swiss-style: a ride down the Rhine in Basel

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sewage
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waste material from toilets
barges
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long flat boats used in canals
rife
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When something unpleasant is very common or happens a lot
eddies
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currents of water that move against the main current in a circular pattern
makeshift
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made using whatever is available and therefore not very good
fumble
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do something using your hands in a way that is not skillful or graceful
swoosh
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move quickly through water with a smooth gentle sound
draped
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with things or people positioned on it in a relaxed way
unsettling
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making you feel nervous, confused or upset
plunge
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jump or dive into water
tame
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slightly boring because it is not exciting, interesting, powerful or dangerous enough
clad
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wearing a particular type of clothing

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