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Rarebackstrokes
The correct spelling is backstrokes.
How to pronounce backstrokes
noun
Say it like: Bak-str-oke-s
The correct spelling is backstrokes. A swimming stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A swimming stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.
- 2.(bellringing) The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke)
verb
- 1.To swim the backstroke.
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