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Apply as a swimmer (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dab

This clue is a double definition.

'apply' is the first definition.
(dabbing is a kind of applying)

'a swimmer' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'as' is the link.

(Other definitions for dab that I've seen before include "Small North Atlantic flatfish" , "[SOMETHING FISHY]" , "Press gently; flatfish" , "Apply light touches of colour to the fish" , "Flounder" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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