breast-stroke

breast-stroke

The swimmer performs the breast-stroke across the pool.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A swimming stroke: "breast-stroke" is a method of swimming in which the swimmer lies face down in the water, moves both arms simultaneously in a circular motion from the chest outward, and kicks both legs together in a frog-like motion. It is one of the four main competitive swimming strokes.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • She won the gold medal in the 100-meter breast-stroke. (A specific swimming race using this stroke.)
    • Learning the breast-stroke is often easier for beginners because it keeps the head above water. (The technique of this swimming style.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to swim breast-stroke": to perform the breast-stroke technique.

    • He prefers to swim breast-stroke because it is more relaxing than freestyle. (He chooses to use this stroke for exercise.)

  • "breast-stroke kick": the leg movement used in this stroke.

    • The breast-stroke kick requires strength in the thighs and knees. (The frog-like leg motion.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Breast-stroker (n): a person who specializes in or practices the breast-stroke.

    • The breast-stroker trained every morning to improve her timing. (A swimmer focusing on this stroke.)

  • Breast-stroking (adj/n): the act or technique of swimming using the breast-stroke.

    • His breast-stroking technique was flawless in the competition. (The method of performing the stroke.)
Synonyms

  • Frog stroke: an informal term for the breast-stroke, due to the similar leg movement.

    • Children often learn the frog stroke first. (Another name for the breast-stroke.)

  • Classic stroke: a historical or informal term for the breast-stroke, as it is one of the oldest swimming styles.

    • The classic stroke is still popular in recreational swimming. (The breast-stroke.)
Related Idioms

  • "to do the breast-stroke": to swim using this specific technique.

    • She did the breast-stroke across the pool without stopping. (She swam using this stroke.)

  • "breast-stroke pace": the speed or rhythm maintained while swimming the breast-stroke.

    • He set a steady breast-stroke pace for the long-distance event. (The consistent tempo of this stroke.)