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backstroke

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1. backstroke - Noun

2. backstroke - Verb

Meaning

a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back

swim on one's back

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After she tells you about perfecting her backstroke AGAIN, a kind “that’s so great!” should give her a sense of validation and acknowledgment. Source: Internet

In the 200-yard backstroke, Emma Steffel, a second-year, placed first with a time of 2:06.67, while Maddie Kooima, a second-year, placed third with a time of 2:09.66. Source: Internet

Adairsville’s Rylee Moss has top-eight qualifying times in the 100-yard backstroke and the 100-yard butterfly as the Lady Tiger freshman looks to make a splash at state. Source: Internet

At the same Olympics, Meagher’s United States teammate Rick Carey was glum after his victory in the 200-meter backstroke. Source: Internet

I like that kind of backstroke, don’t you? Source: Internet

In addition to her 500 freestyle victory on Friday, Glavinovich came in third in Saturday’s 200 backstroke. Source: Internet

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