breaststroke Definition
a swimming stroke performed lying face down with the arms and legs moving simultaneously backward to push water backwards and then the legs moving forward together while the arms are brought forward for the next stroke.
Using breaststroke: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "breaststroke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She swam the breaststroke in the race.
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He is learning the breaststroke in his swimming lessons.
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The breaststroke is a popular swimming style for beginners.
breaststroke Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for breaststroke
- froggy
- frog kick
- frog-style
- froggy style
Phrases with breaststroke
to swim using the breaststroke technique
Example
I prefer to do the breaststroke when I swim laps.
the leg movement used in the breaststroke technique
Example
She needs to work on her breaststroke kick to improve her speed.
the arm movement used in the breaststroke technique
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He struggled with the breaststroke pull during his swim meet.
Summary: breaststroke in Brief
Breaststroke [brest-strohk] is a swimming stroke where the swimmer lies face down and moves their arms and legs simultaneously. The arms move backward to push water and then forward for the next stroke, while the legs move together in a frog-like motion. It is a popular swimming style for beginners.
