trudgen stroke

noun

trud·​gen stroke ˈtrə-jən- How to pronounce trudgen stroke (audio)
: a swimming stroke consisting of alternating overarm strokes and a scissors kick

Word History

Etymology

John Trudgen †1902 English swimmer

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trudgen stroke was in 1893

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“Trudgen stroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trudgen%20stroke. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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