Australian crawl
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Australian crawl
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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After his circulation was thus methodically aroused, he plunged in, swam past the breakers, churned up & down parallel to the beach for 45 minutes, ably swimming side stroke, breast stroke, Australian crawl.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Australian crawl is the fastest stroke known, and when Mrs. Coolidge learns this she will be able to cut through the water in great shape.
From Time Magazine Archive
But a sailor is well advised to take along a reliable Mae West and a strong Australian crawl.
From Time Magazine Archive
He often swims in the pool at the American Embassy Club, rippling the water with a powerful Australian crawl.
From Time Magazine Archive
That was what Joe was asking himself as he plunged on through the stream, using the Australian crawl stroke, which takes one through the water at such speed.
From The Moving Picture Boys at Panama Stirring Adventures Along the Great Canal by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]
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