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