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breaststroke

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Noun — A swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies face down, sweeps the arms forward, outward and back, and kicks the legs like a frog.

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It is a neutral word used in everyday and sporting contexts.

Etymology

A compound of breast and stroke.

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Frequently asked questions

What is breaststroke?
It is a swimming stroke where you lie face down, sweep your arms forward, outward and back, and kick your legs like a frog.
Is breaststroke one word?
Yes, it is usually written as one word, and the plural is breaststrokes.
How do you pronounce breaststroke?
It is pronounced BREST-strohk, with the stress on the first syllable.

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