breaststroke
noun
a stroke made in the prone position, in which both hands move simultaneously forward, outward, and rearward from in front of the chest while the legs move in a frog kick.
breaststroker
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a word derived from
breaststroke.
Example Sentences
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“At practice, she’s a nice girl,” Anna Belousova, a 19-year-old Russian breaststroker who trains with Ledecky, told me.
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2016
One breaststroker who appeared to be struggling was encouraged to leave the pool by the lifeguards.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 28, 2013
Cornell-bound breaststroker Liam Sosinsky and multiple-event talent John Stupey lead the Knights.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 10, 2013
Italian breaststroker Fabio Scozzoli and his amazing underarm muscles and German cyclist Robert Forstemann and truly remarkable thighs.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2012
Rebecca Soni of the United States cemented her credentials as the world's pre-eminent breaststroker with her victory over Australia's Leisel Jones in the 100 breaststroke final and also set up another exciting clash in London.
From Reuters ● Jul. 26, 2011
