Meaning Of The Word Backstroke

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What's The Definition Of Backstroke?

backstroke
Backstroke is a swimming stroke that you do on your back.
singular noun: The backstroke is a swimming race in which the competitors swim backstroke.

backstroke in American English
a stroke backward, or a backhanded stroke
to hit with a backstroke
to perform a backstroke
intransitive verb: to swim the backstroke
noun: a backhanded stroke

backstroke in British English
noun: a stroke performed on the back, using backward circular strokes of each arm alternately and flipper movements of the feet

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