Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

backstroke

Noun

/ˈbækˌstroʊk/

Definition

A swimming stroke performed on the back, where the swimmer uses an alternating arm movement and a flutter kick.

Examples

The swimmer mastered the backstroke before competing in the championship.
She prefers backstroke because it allows her to breathe easily throughout the race.
In backstroke, swimmers must maintain a straight line to swim efficiently.

Meaning

Backstroke is one of the four competitive swimming strokes and is performed with the swimmer lying on their back, using a sculling motion with the arms and a kick from the legs.