breaststroke

[ brest-strohk, bres- ]

noun

1. Swimming. a stroke made in the prone position, in which both hands move simultaneously forward, outward, and rearward from in front of the chest while the legs move in a frog kick.

verb (used without object)

breaststroked, breaststroking.

1. to swim using the breaststroke.

breaststroke

/ ˈbrɛstˌstrəʊk /

noun

1. a swimming stroke in which the arms are extended in front of the head and swept back on either side while the legs are drawn up beneath the body and thrust back together

Other Word Forms

• breaststroker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of breaststroke¹

First recorded in 1865–70; breast + stroke ¹

Example Sentences

The problem to which Peaty refers was his quest for a third consecutive Olympic 100m breaststroke gold last July.

From BBC

Swimming will feature six more medal opportunities by adding men’s and women’s 50-meter events for backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly to the current 50-meter freestyle race.

From Los Angeles Times

And that's why I find myself wading out and pushing off for a chilling blast of breaststroke.

From BBC

In its initial report, the New York Times also said Qin, who won three breaststroke titles at the World Championships last year, had previously tested positive for another substance.

From BBC

But she excelled at breaststroke, butterfly and distance freestyle.

From Salon