noun Download 🔗Share A swimming stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards. Examples : "My younger sister practiced her backstroke in the pool today. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (bellringing) The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke) Examples : "The bellringer gave a powerful backstroke, sending the church bell soaring through its full rotation. " bell-ringing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To swim the backstroke. Examples : "My sister learned to backstroke in her swim lessons. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading