backstroke

[US]/'bækstrəʊk/
[UK]/'bæk'strok/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. swimming stroke performed on one's back.
Word Forms
Present Participlebackstroking
Third Person Singularbackstrokes
Past Participlebackstroked
Past Tensebackstroked
Pluralbackstrokes

Phrases & Collocations

recreational backstroke

competitive backstroke

Example Sentences

(Northerm and Southern Dynasties)Lotiform zun(vase) with celadon pottery of backstroke bestrow.

She swam the backstroke in the race.

He is a skilled backstroke swimmer.

The backstroke is one of the swimming strokes.

She prefers backstroke over freestyle.

He set a new record in the backstroke event.

The backstroke requires good coordination.

She practiced her backstroke technique for hours.

The backstroke is known for its unique arm movements.

He won the backstroke race by a narrow margin.

She is training hard for the upcoming backstroke competition.

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