sidestroke

side·stroke

S0392000 (sīd′strōk′)n. A swimming stroke in which a person swims on one side and thrusts the arms forward and downward alternately while performing a scissors kick.intr.v. side·stroked, side·strok·ing, side·strokes To swim with a sidestroke.

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side′strok′er n.

sidestroke

(ˈsaɪdˌstrəʊk) n (Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) a type of swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies sideways in the water paddling with his arms and making a scissors kick with his legs

side•stroke

(ˈsaɪdˌstroʊk)

n., v. -stroked, -strok•ing. n. 1. a swimming stroke in which the body is turned sideways in the water, the hands pull alternately, and the legs perform a scissors kick. v.i. 2. to swim the sidestroke. [1865–70]

sidestroke

Swum on the side with arms thrusting downward and backward alternately; legs do a scissors kick.

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Noun

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sidestroke - a swimming stroke in which the arms move forward and backward while the legs do a scissors kickswimming stroke - a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forwardscissors kick - a kick used in the sidestroke; legs are brought together in a scissoring motion

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