Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
back-crawl
noun
/bæk krɔːl/
Definition
A swimming technique where the swimmer moves backwards in the water using alternating arm and leg movements.
Examples
- The swimmer used a back-crawl to navigate away from the lane markers.
- During the practice session, participants focused on perfecting their back-crawl technique.
Meaning
The back-crawl is a swimming style that allows swimmers to propel themselves in reverse, utilizing their back for buoyancy and visibility.
Synonyms
- backstroke
- reverse swim
