backstroke
/ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/
/ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/
noun
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A swimming stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.
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(bellringing) The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke)
Synonyms:
back crawl
verb
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To swim the backstroke.