backstroke Definition
a swimming stroke performed lying on one's back, with the arms moving alternately overhead and the legs in a flutter kick.
Using backstroke: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "backstroke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She won the race by using the backstroke.
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He is good at both freestyle and backstroke.
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The swimmer broke the world record in the backstroke event.
backstroke Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for backstroke
- back crawl
- back swim
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Summary: backstroke in Brief
The term 'backstroke' [ˈbakstrəʊk] refers to a swimming stroke performed lying on one's back, with the arms moving alternately overhead and the legs in a flutter kick. It is also known as 'back crawl' or 'back swim.'
