Breaststroke is a swimming stroke which you do on your front, moving your arms and legs horizontallyin a circular motion.
breaststroke in British English
(ˈbrɛstˌstrəʊk)
noun
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
Examples of 'breaststroke' in a sentence
breaststroke
These are classes for competent adult swimmers who know their breaststroke from their backstroke and are keen to hone their skills.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She's particularly good at breaststroke and backstroke.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Often it can be the result of poor technique in a particular activity such as running, cycling or breaststroke swimming.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
On Monday he was crowned world 100m breaststroke champion.
The Sun (2015)
He goes into tonight's 200m breaststroke final as the fastest qualifier.
The Sun (2012)
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breaststroke
British English: breaststroke /ˈbrɛstˌstrəʊk/ NOUN
Breaststroke is a swimming stroke which you do lying on your front, and making circular movements with your arms and legs.