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Definition of Backstroke
1. Noun. A swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back.
2. Verb. Swim on one's back.
Definition of Backstroke
1. Noun. A swimming stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards. ¹
2. Noun. (context: bellringing) The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke) ¹
3. Verb. To swim the backstroke. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Backstroke
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Backstroke
Literary usage of Backstroke
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The art and science of change ringing by William Banister (1879)
"... two such movements comprise what is called a •whole pull ; separately, a half
pull at hand (fig. 1) ; and half pull at backstroke (fig 2). Fig. 1. ..."
2. Habit and Instinct by Conwy Lloyd Morgan (1896)
"On this one occasion the accompanying consciousness arises wholly by backstroke.
On subsequent occasions, under associative suggestion, ..."
3. The Navy Seal Physical Fitness Guide edited by Patricia A. Deuster (1997)
"Stroke-Associated Injuries Freestyle, butterfly, and backstroke place a great
amount of stress on the shoulder joint. Use alternate or bilateral breathing ..."
4. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1897)
"On this first occasion the consciousness arises wholly by backstroke. " On subsequent
occasions, under associative suggestion, revivals in consciousness of ..."
5. A Manual of Psychology by George Frederick Stout (1899)
"... first produce changes ln the other organs of the body; and these changes must
by a backstroke react on the nervous system before the emotion can begin. ..."
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