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backstroke

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbækˌstɹoʊk

Definitions

  1. back
  2. A backhanded stroke or blow.
  3. A stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.
  4. The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke)

Equivalents

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Examples

“He observed that Cid Ruy-dias was an excellent knight; but not equal to the Lord of the Flaming-sword, who with one back-stroke [translating revés] had cut⟳ two fierce and monstrous giants through the middle.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

backstroker Backstrokes Backstroking Backstrom backstromite backswamp

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