Definition

1. Noun:

   • A swimming stroke: A specific style of swimming performed on one's chest. The arms move simultaneously in a symmetrical, circular motion from a point extended together in front of the head, sweeping outward and back. This arm movement is coordinated with a specific leg kick resembling a frog's kick.

2. Verb:

   • To swim using the breaststroke: To propel oneself through water using the technique described as the breaststroke.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • She won the gold medal in the 200-meter breaststroke.
  • The breaststroke is often one of the first strokes taught to beginners.

• Verb:

  • He breaststroked slowly across the pool.
  • For the cool-down, we were instructed to breaststroke for two lengths.

Advanced Usage

• "to swim breaststroke": This is a common alternative to using "breaststroke" as a verb.
  • I prefer to swim breaststroke for long distances because it's less tiring for me.

Variants and Related Words

• Breaststroker (noun): A swimmer who specializes in or is swimming the breaststroke.
  • He is a talented breaststroker with a very efficient kick.

Synonyms

• Swimming stroke: (General term) A method of moving through water using specific arm and leg motions.

Related Phrases

• Frog kick: The specific whip-like leg movement used in the breaststroke, where the legs are drawn up and then kicked out and back together.
  • A powerful frog kick is essential for a fast breaststroke.
• Pull: Refers to the arm movement phase of the stroke.
  • Her breaststroke pull is very strong and propels her forward quickly.

Noun

1. a swimming stroke; the arms are extended together in front of the head and swept back on either side accompanied by a frog kick

Verb

1. swim with the face down and extend the arms forward and outward while kicking with the leg