butterfly stroke

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butterfly stroke

A swimmer performs the butterfly stroke in a competition lane.

Definition

Noun: A competitive swimming stroke performed on the chest, characterized by a simultaneous overhead arm movement and an undulating dolphin kick. Both arms move together in a symmetrical, circular motion, recovering above the water surface, while the legs execute a powerful, simultaneous up-and-down kick.

Usage

The term "butterfly stroke" is used to name the specific swimming style itself. It is a formal term used in instruction, competition, and general discussion of swimming techniques. - She has been practicing the butterfly stroke for months to improve her time. - The butterfly stroke is considered one of the most physically demanding swimming styles. - Which stroke do you find more challenging, breaststroke or butterfly stroke?

Advanced Usage
  • Technical Context: In competitive swimming, the stroke is governed by strict rules (e.g., both arms must move simultaneously, and the body must remain on the surface except during turns and the finish).
    • His butterfly stroke was disqualified because his arm recovery was not symmetrical.
  • Informal Shortening: Often shortened colloquially to "the butterfly" or "fly" (especially in the context of individual medley events: "the 200m fly").
    • Her best event is the 100-meter butterfly.
Variants and Related Words
  • Butterfly (noun): The common shortened form of "butterfly stroke."
    • He won the gold medal in the 200m butterfly.
  • Fly (noun): An abbreviated term used primarily in competitive swimming schedules and results.
    • She is swimming the fly leg of the medley relay.
Synonyms
  • Dolphin stroke: A less common synonym that references the undulating, dolphin-like body and leg movement integral to the stroke.
Related Phrases
  • Swim butterfly: The verb phrase for performing the stroke.
    • He can swim butterfly for an entire lap without getting exhausted.
  • Butterfly kick: Refers specifically to the leg movement used in the stroke, which is also used underwater during starts and turns in other strokes.
    • A strong butterfly kick is essential for a fast turn.
butterfly stroke

A swimmer performs the butterfly stroke in a competition lane.

Noun
  1. a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down

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