Backstroke
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backstroke is a noun meaning A backhanded stroke or blow.
Meaning
A backhanded stroke or blow.
More Meanings
- (swimming) A stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.
- (bellringing) The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke)
- To swim the backstroke.
Example Sentences
He observed that Cid Ruy-dias was an excellent knight; but not equal to the Lord of the Flaming-sword, who with one back-stroke [translating revés] had cut two fierce and monstrous giants through the middle.
Word Forms
- backstrokes
- backstroking
- backstroked
Antonyms for backstroke
Common opposites include stained.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swim, shore, afternoon, noon, midday, back.
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