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Breaststroke: meaning, definitions and examples

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breaststroke

 

[ ˈbrɛstˌstroʊk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

swimming technique

Breaststroke is a popular swimming style characterized by a distinctive arm and leg movement. Swimmers perform a frog-like kick while simultaneously pulling their arms back in a circular motion. This technique allows for a smooth and steady forward motion through the water. It is considered one of the slower swimming strokes but provides good endurance training. Breaststroke is commonly used in competitive swimming and recreational swimming alike.

Synonyms

breast swim, frog stroke

Examples of usage

  • She excels in breaststroke during competitions.
  • I prefer breaststroke for long-distance swims.
  • The instructor taught us the proper breaststroke technique.

Translations

Translations of the word "breaststroke" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nado de peito

🇮🇳 छाती की तैराकी

🇩🇪 Brustschwimmen

🇮🇩 renang dada

🇺🇦 плавання брасом

🇵🇱 styl klasyczny

🇯🇵 平泳ぎ (ひらおよぎ)

🇫🇷 brasse

🇪🇸 estilo braza

🇹🇷 kurbağalama

🇰🇷 배영 (breaststroke)

🇸🇦 سباحة الصدر

🇨🇿 prsa

🇸🇰 prsia

🇨🇳 蛙泳 (wā yǒng)

🇸🇮 prsni slog

🇮🇸 brjóstsynd

🇰🇿 құстың жүзуі

🇬🇪 მხრის ცურვა

🇦🇿 döşüstü üzmə

🇲🇽 estilo de pecho

Word origin

The term 'breaststroke' has its origins in the way this swimming style resembles the natural movement of animals like frogs. The word 'breast' refers to the position of the swimmer's body as they float with their chest facing downward. Recorded use of this stroke dates back to ancient civilizations, where early swimmers used a similar technique. The term gained popularity in the 19th century as swimming became more organized, with competitive swimming being formalized. Its rules and techniques were further developed over the years, making breaststroke one of the key strokes in swimming events today.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,969, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.