backstroke
UK /ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/ US /ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/
noun 3verb 1
Definitions
noun
1
A backhanded stroke or blow.
He observed that Cid Ruy-dias was an excellent knight; but not equal to the Lord of the Flaming-sword, who with one back-stroke [translating revés] had cut two fierce and monstrous giants through the middle.
2
A stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.
3
The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke)
verb
1
To swim the backstroke.
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