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breaststroke

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɛs(t)strəʊk/
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Definition of breaststroke

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

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breaststroker

noun

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