breaststroke

[US]/ˈbrestˌstrəuk/
[UK]/'brɛststrok/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a swimming stroke in which the arms move in a circular motion and the legs kick in a frog-like manner
Word Forms

Example Sentences

She swam the breaststroke in the competition.

He is training to improve his breaststroke technique.

The breaststroke is one of the four swimming styles used in competitions.

She prefers breaststroke over freestyle.

The swimmer broke the record for the 100m breaststroke.

He needs to work on his breaststroke kick.

The coach corrected her breaststroke arm movement.

She won the gold medal in the breaststroke event.

The breaststroke requires coordination of both arms and legs.

He is known for his powerful breaststroke stroke.

Real-world Examples

When you're swimming, it can tell a breaststroke from a backstroke, from a kickboard.

Source: Apple Fall Event 2022

Yes. He can also teach you the free style and the breaststroke.

Source: Lai Shih-Hsiung's Beginner American English (Volume 1)

Breaststroke is, I would say, a very, very close second.

Source: Life Kit

Qin Haiyang, a breaststroke specialist from China, dominated the men's category, while Australian backstroke specialist Kaylee McKeown excelled among the women.

Source: Intermediate English short passage

At the 2023 World Aquatic Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Qin, 24, became the first swimmer in history to win all three breaststroke events at a single edition of the championships.

Source: Intermediate English short passage

The 24-year-old's five appearances at the worlds have seen him breaking Asian records five times in the breaststroke disciplines, highlighted by a second-fastest all-time result of 57.69 seconds in the 100 meters.

Source: Intermediate English short passage

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