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Meaning of backstroke

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

backstroke

Pronunciation:/ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A swimming stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.

  2. (bellringing) The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke)

verb

Definitions

  1. To swim the backstroke.