backstroke

A swimming stroke performed on the back, characterized by alternating arm movements and a flutter kick, resembling an inverted front crawl.

• 🇫🇷Nage effectuée sur le dos, caractérisée par des mouvements alternés des bras et un battement de jambes, semblable à un crawl inversé.

1. Swimming stroke B1 formal sport

   A swimming stroke performed on the back, where the arms move alternately in a circular motion and the legs perform a flutter kick.

   • She won the gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke.
   • He is learning the backstroke in his swimming class.
   • The backstroke is often recommended for beginners because breathing is easier.

   🇫🇷Dos crawlé

• backstrokes plural form
• backstrokes' possessive plural form
• backstroke's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of swimming on one's back, typically using an alternating arm motion and a flutter kick.

• 🇫🇷Verbe désignant le fait de nager sur le dos, généralement avec des mouvements alternés des bras et une battue de jambes en crawl.

1. Swim on one's back B1 formal sport

   To swim using the backstroke, a style where the swimmer lies on their back and moves their arms alternately while kicking.

   • She learned to backstroke across the pool.
   • He backstroked smoothly during the competition.
   • They practiced backstroking to improve their technique.

   🇫🇷Nager sur le dos

• backstroked past participle
• backstroked past simple
• backstroking present participle
• backstrokes third person singular