breaststroke

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbrɛs(t)strəʊk/

noun

  • a swimming stroke in which the arms are pushed forwards and then swept back in a circular movement, while the legs are tucked in towards the body and then kicked out in a corresponding movement: the breaststroke is one of the most difficult strokes I am good at breaststroke [as modifier]: backstroke and breaststroke events

Derivatives

breaststroker

noun