backstroke
Translation
backstroke
Examples
She is very good at the backstroke.
She is very good at the backstroke.
He won the 100-meter backstroke race.
He won the 100-metre backstroke race.
Grammar Patterns
to swim the backstroke to swim using that style She is learning to swim the backstroke.
a backstroke race a race in that style He won the 100-metre backstroke race.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Related terms: swimming styles
Etymology
A compound of 'back' and 'stroke'. It describes a swimming 'stroke' performed on one's 'back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine making a 'stroke' with your arms while swimming on your 'back'.