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Word: Backstroke
Speech Type: Noun
ˈbakstrəʊk
a swimming stroke performed on the back with the arms lifted alternately out of the water in a backward circular motion and the legs extended and kicking
Short Definition:swimming stroke performed on back with arms lifted alternately out of water in backward circular motion
Examples:- I concentrated on the backstroke most of the time
- he's getting ready to swim the channel backstroke
a pull of the tail end of the rope from its highest position so as to swing the bell through a full circle.
Short Definition:pull of tail end of rope from its highest position
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