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backswing

American

[bak-swing] / ˈbækˌswɪŋ /

noun

Sports.

the movement of a bat, racket, or the like, toward the back of a player in preparation for the forward movement with which the ball is struck.

Etymology

Origin of backswing

First recorded in 1895–1900; back ¹ ( def. ) + swing ¹

Example Sentences

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Before Thursday’s start in the United Arab Emirates, his first tournament since last month’s Alfred Dunhill Championship, he revealed that he has spent the period in a studio working on his backswing.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

Instead, using a silent camera with no motor to avoid disturbing Mr. Woods’s backswing, Mr. Vuich took a wide shot from a tower of his tee shot at the final hole, nearly surrounded by fans.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2024

Moreno’s status could be in question after he took a backswing to the head in Game 2 on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023

Diamondbacks C Gabriel Moreno left with a head injury after getting hit by a backswing.

From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2023

In Friday night’s 9-4 win, his hand got clipped by the backswing from Jonathan Davis in the seventh.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 25, 2022

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