Definitions for backstroke
ˈbækˌstroʊkback·stroke

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. backstrokeverb

   a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back

2. backstrokeverb

   swim on one's back

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. backstrokenoun

   A swimming stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.

2. backstrokenoun

   The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke)

3. backstrokeverb

   To swim the backstroke.

4. Etymology: From back + stroke

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1. Backstroke

   Backstroke or back crawl is one of the four swimming styles used in competitive events regulated by FINA, and the only one of these styles swum on the back. This swimming style has the advantage of easy breathing, but the disadvantage of swimmers not being able to see where they are going. It also has a different start from the other three competition swimming styles. The swimming style is similar to an upside down front crawl or freestyle. Both backstroke and front crawl are long-axis strokes. In individual medley backstroke is the second style swum; in the medley relay it is the first style swum.

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1. backstroke

   Backstroke is a swimming style or stroke where a swimmer lies on their back in the water and propels themselves by alternating the movement of their arms in a windmill motion while performing a flutter kick with their legs. The swimmer's body rotates from side to side with each arm stroke. It is the only regulated style performed on the back and has a different start from the other swimming styles.

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1. Backstroke

   The backstroke, also sometimes called the back crawl or the upside-down freestyle, is one of the four swimming styles regulated by FINA, and the only regulated style swum on the back. This has the advantage of easy breathing, but the disadvantage of swimmers not being able to see where they are going. It is also the only competition swimming style that has a different start. The swimming style is similar to an upside down front crawl. Both backstroke and front crawl are long-axis strokes. In Individual medley backstroke is the second style swum; in the team medley it is the first style swum.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of backstroke in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of backstroke in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of backstroke in a Sentence

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   The American backstroke is a powerhouse, we have so much depth. I knew it was going to be extremely tough to come out on top.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=backstroke
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Backstroke
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backstroke
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=backstroke