backstroke Meaning & Definition
What Does Backstroke Mean?
Backstroke is used as a noun meaning A backhanded stroke or blow. It can also mean A stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards. As a verb, it means To hit with a backstroke.
Backstroke: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbækˌstɹoʊk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | back crawl |
| Antonyms | stained |
| Plural | backstrokes |
| Verb forms | backstrokes, backstroking, backstroked |
Backstroke Definition (Noun)
- A backhanded stroke or blow.
- A stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.
- The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle.
Backstroke as a Verb
- To hit with a backstroke.
- To swim the backstroke.
Noun
- A swimming stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.
- (bellringing) The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke)
Synonyms of Backstroke
Backstroke synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Backstroke
Backstroke in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
backstroke (plural backstrokes)
backstroke (third-person singular simple present backstrokes, present participle backstroking, simple past and past participle backstroked)
Words That Rhyme With Backstroke
Origin of Backstroke
From back + stroke.
Pronouncing Backstroke
You say backstroke as //ˈbækˌstɹoʊk//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Backstroke
Is backstroke a noun or a verb?
Backstroke is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for backstroke?
Words with a similar meaning to backstroke include back crawl. See the full list of backstroke synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of backstroke?
The opposite of backstroke is stained.
What is the plural of backstroke?
The plural of backstroke is backstrokes.
What is the past tense of backstroke?
The past tense of backstroke is backstroked. The present participle is backstroking.
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