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backstroke

backst·roke

US/ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back

verb

1.

swim on one''s back

Origin

From back + stroke.

Phrases

  • front crawl

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