Breaststroke
Meaning in sports & fitness, with examples
In sports & fitness, breaststroke means: A swimming stroke using matching outward arm movements and a simultaneous outward-and-back leg kick.
In Turkish: kurbağalama yüzme
How it is used
Instructors discuss breaststroke kick, arm action and their timing.
Example sentences
We practised the breaststroke kick while holding the pool edge.
Holding the edge separates leg practice from arm movement.
Her breaststroke improved when the arms and legs worked together.
The improvement concerns coordination between parts of the stroke.
Common collocations
- breaststroke kick
- breaststroke technique
Related terms
More terms: Sports & Disciplines
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