dolphin kick

American  

noun

Swimming.

1. (in the butterfly stroke) a kick in which the legs move up and down together, with the knees bent on the upswing.

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Example Sentences

A mermaid’s mastery of the dolphin kick is key, along with equalization techniques to alleviate ear pressure under water.

From Seattle Times

In Afghanistan, he had started swimming freestyle and breaststroke events, but his coaches in Turkey persuaded him to learn the dolphin kick so that he could swim the butterfly.

From New York Times

Her legs are bent when her feet touch the wall, allowing for a powerful push and dolphin kick as she ricochets back the other direction.

From Washington Post

The drag of the thick wet suit limited his flexibility and made it harder to execute a fluid dolphin kick.

From New York Times

He started the stroke with a scissor kick, then glided into a dolphin kick.

From Washington Times