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Definition of Swimming stroke
1. Noun. A method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward.
Specialized synonyms: Australian Crawl, Crawl, Front Crawl, Dog Paddle, Sidestroke, Butterfly, Butterfly Stroke, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Treading Water
Terms within: Swimming Kick
Lexicographical Neighbors of Swimming Stroke
Literary usage of Swimming stroke
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. How to Swim by Annette Kellermann (1918)
"The swimming stroke that I will first teach you is known as the breast-stroke.
It is the old standard swimming stroke that has been known for centuries, ..."
2. A Theory of Development and Heredity by Henry B. Orr (1893)
"Thus, the larger the flat surface of the paw becomes, the more powerful must be
the muscle, or the slower must be the swimming stroke. ..."
3. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1914)
"swimming stroke of the future. L. de B. Brock. 11. Outing. 64: 482-5. Jl. '14.
Mermaid; a series of photographs. Mrs. !.. II. Handley. 11. Outing. ..."
4. The Tribune Book of Open-air Sports by Ottmar Mergenthaler, Henry Hall (1887)
"downward stroke of the hand, or he inn.v strike out with the regular swimming
stroke. Before diving, breathe deeply three or four times in order that the ..."
5. How to Swim by Annette Kellermann (1918)
"The swimming stroke that I will first teach you is known as the breast-stroke.
It is the old standard swimming stroke that has been known for centuries, ..."
6. A Theory of Development and Heredity by Henry B. Orr (1893)
"Thus, the larger the flat surface of the paw becomes, the more powerful must be
the muscle, or the slower must be the swimming stroke. ..."
7. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1914)
"swimming stroke of the future. L. de B. Brock. 11. Outing. 64: 482-5. Jl. '14.
Mermaid; a series of photographs. Mrs. !.. II. Handley. 11. Outing. ..."
8. The Tribune Book of Open-air Sports by Ottmar Mergenthaler, Henry Hall (1887)
"downward stroke of the hand, or he inn.v strike out with the regular swimming
stroke. Before diving, breathe deeply three or four times in order that the ..."
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