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backstroke

UK
/ˈbækstrəʊk/
US
/ˈbækstroʊk/

Translations

backstrokenoun
backstrokes
Pl.
UK
/ˈbækstrəʊk/
US
/ˈbækstroʊk/
плавание на спине
She won the gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke.
Она выиграла золотую медаль в плавании на спине на 100 метров.
Synonyms
swimming stroke
back swim
reverse stroke
backstrokeverb
backstroked
Präteritum
backstroked
Partizip Perfekt
backstroking
Gerundium
UK
/ˈbækstrəʊk/
US
/ˈbækstroʊk/
плыть на спине
She learned to backstroke efficiently in the swimming class.
Она научилась плавать на спине эффективно на уроке плавания.
Synonyms
swim backward
float on back
paddle back
backstrokeadjective
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to the backstroke swimming style, e.g., "backstroke event".
Synonyms
back crawl
back-crawl
back-stroke

Definitions

backstrokenoun
A swimming stroke performed on the back, with the arms lifted alternately out of the water in a backward circular motion and the legs kicking.
She won the race with her powerful backstroke technique.
A race or event in swimming where competitors use the backstroke technique.
He competed in the 100-meter backstroke at the national championships.
backstrokeverb
To swim using a stroke performed on the back, with arms lifted alternately out of the water in a backward circular motion and the legs kicking.
She backstroked across the pool with ease, enjoying the sunny afternoon.
backstrokeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the backstroke style of swimming.
The backstroke final will be held this evening.
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