breaststroke
noun
breast·stroke
ˈbres(t)-ˌstrōk 
: a swimming stroke executed in a prone position by coordinating a kick in which the legs are brought forward with the knees together and the feet are turned outward and whipped back with a glide and a backward sweeping movement of the arms
Examples of breaststroke in a Sentence
I'll be competing in the 50-meter breaststroke.
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Beyond teaching breaststroke and water safety, though, several pools have unique offerings that allow South Floridians to experience a diverse assortment of water activities, including diving lessons and arthritis relief classes.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2024
The 46-year-old, who grew up in Memphis and competed later for Stanford University, posted the best race-times of her life in the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke, beating athletes half her age to advance to the semi-finals.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 24 June 2024
Douglass has lived up to her billing as one of the world’s most versatile swimmers, also claiming trials victories in the 200 breaststroke and 100 freestyle.
—Paul Newberry, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2024
King finished second in the 200-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic trials, qualifying for a second event at the Summer Games in Paris.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2024
The 46-year-old, who grew up in Memphis and competed later for Stanford University, posted the best race-times of her life in the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke, beating athletes half her age to advance to the semi-finals.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 24 June 2024
Douglass has lived up to her billing as one of the world’s most versatile swimmers, also claiming trials victories in the 200 breaststroke and 100 freestyle.
—Paul Newberry, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2024
King finished second in the 200-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic trials, qualifying for a second event at the Summer Games in Paris.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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“Breaststroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaststroke. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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breaststroke
noun
breast·stroke
ˈbres(t)-ˌstrōk
: a swimming stroke performed by extending the arms in front of the head while drawing the knees forward and outward and then sweeping the arms back with palms out while kicking backward and outward
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