Definition

1. Noun:
   • A swimming kick; an up and down kick of the feet together: A specific leg movement used in swimming where both legs move simultaneously in an undulating, up-and-down motion, resembling the tail movement of a dolphin.

Usage

• The term "dolphin kick" is used primarily in the context of swimming, especially competitive swimming and underwater diving. It describes a fundamental technique.
• It is a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The swimmer's powerful dolphin kick propelled her quickly off the wall.
  • Mastering the dolphin kick is essential for the butterfly stroke.
  • He practiced his underwater dolphin kicks to improve his speed in the turn.

Advanced Usage

• "Underwater dolphin kick": A specific and crucial application of the dolphin kick performed entirely underwater, often after starts and turns in competitive swimming.
  • Swimmers can gain a significant advantage with a fast underwater dolphin kick phase.

Variants and Related Words

• Dolphin (noun): The marine mammal whose tail movement the kick is named after.
• Kick (noun/verb): The general act of striking out with the foot or leg.
• Butterfly stroke (noun): The swimming stroke for which the dolphin kick is the required leg movement.

Synonyms

• Undulating kick: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the wave-like motion.
• Butterfly kick: Often used interchangeably with "dolphin kick," especially in the context of the butterfly stroke.

Related Phrases

• "Dolphin kick on the back": Performing the dolphin kick while swimming on one's back, a component of the backstroke start and turn.
• "Vertical dolphin kick": Performing the dolphin kick in a vertical position in the water, often used for training or in synchronized swimming.

Noun

1. a swimming kick; an up and down kick of the feet together