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
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.
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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.
—Washington
post Staff, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
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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.
—Washington
post Staff, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
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“Backstroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backstroke. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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backstroke
noun
back·stroke
-ˌstrōk
: a swimming stroke made by a swimmer who lies in the water facing upward
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