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backstroke

/ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/

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noun

Плавание на спине

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. "

Моя младшая сестра сегодня практиковала плавание на спине в бассейне.

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noun

Обратный удар

(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. "

Звонарь нанес мощный обратный удар, отправив колокол церкви в полный оборот.

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verb

Плыть на спине

To swim the backstroke.

Examples :

"My sister learned to backstroke in her swim lessons. "

Моя сестра научилась плавать на спине на уроках плавания.