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backstroke

/ˈbækstrəʊk/

/ˈbækstroʊk/

backstrokenoun

backstrokes

/ˈbækstrəʊk/

/ˈbækstroʊk/

Translations

плавание на спине

She won the gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke.

Она выиграла золотую медаль в плавании на спине на 100 метров.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

swimming stroke

back swim

reverse stroke

backstrokeverb

backstroked

Past Simple

backstroked

Past Participle

backstroking

Gerund

/ˈbækstrəʊk/

/ˈbækstroʊk/

Translations

плыть на спине

She learned to backstroke efficiently in the swimming class.

Она научилась плавать на спине эффективно на уроке плавания.

Definitions

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.

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".

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of the backstroke style of swimming.

The backstroke final will be held this evening.

Synonyms

back crawl

back-crawl

back-stroke