backstroke

back-stroke · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A swimming stroke performed on the back with alternating circular arm movements and a flutter kick.

  2. 2.

    (verb) To swim using the backstroke technique.

  3. 3.

    A return stroke or movement in the opposite direction.

Forms

plural: backstrokes

Related words

Antonyms: breaststroke, freestyle
See also: breaststroke, freestyle, swimming
Synonyms: back crawl

Etymology

From English back + stroke, referring to a swimming stroke performed while on one's back.