backstroke

noun

back·stroke ˈbak-ˌstrōk

: a swimming stroke executed on the back and usually consisting of alternating circular arm pulls and a flutter kick

backstroker

ˈbak-ˌstrō-kər

noun

Examples of backstroke in a Sentence

She got into the pool and began to do the backstroke. She won the 50-meter backstroke.

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Hubert Kos of Hungary won the men’s 200 backstroke in the only other final. —

John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024 Murphy is trying to become the first man ever to medal in both the 100- and 200-meter backstroke in three consecutive Olympics. —

Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024 Her best time in the 200 backstroke would have been the fastest at Virginia last season. —

Casey Murphy, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 American Regan Smith and Australian Kaylee McKeown are set to face off in the women’s 100-meter backstroke final at 2:30 p.m. Eastern. —

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