breaststroke
Translation
breaststroke
Examples
She is very good at the breaststroke.
She is very good at the breaststroke.
He won the 100-meter breaststroke race.
He won the 100-metre breaststroke race.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a style of swimming She is learning the breaststroke.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none (it's a specific term)
Etymology
From 'breast' (chest) + 'stroke' (a movement). The stroke is performed with the chest facing forward.
Memory Tips
Picture a frog swimming, as the arm and leg movements resemble a frog's kick.