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sidestroke

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side·stroke  (sdstrk)
n.
A swimming stroke in which a person swims on one side and thrusts the arms forward and downward alternately while performing a scissors kick.
intr.v. side·stroked, side·strok·ing, side·strokes
To swim with a sidestroke.
sidestroker n.
sidestroke [ˈsaɪdˌstrəʊk]
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) a type of swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies sideways in the water paddling with his arms and making a scissors kick with his legs
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Noun1.sidestroke - a swimming stroke in which the arms move forward and backward while the legs do a scissors kicksidestroke - a swimming stroke in which the arms move forward and backward while the legs do a scissors kick
swimming stroke - a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward
scissors kick - a kick used in the sidestroke; legs are brought together in a scissoring motion
Translations
sidestroke [ˈsaɪdstrəʊk] N → natación f de costado
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Then all the lazy sidestroke mornings drifting into breaststroke afternoons, the ladies of the pond take turns to sit out on the side and listen for a rustle in the shrubs, a crack of twig, they keep a look out for a glimpse of collar-white or toe-cap brown.
POETRY CORNER by The Mirror (London, England)
If you are feeling tired and fatigue, switch over to low intensity strokes, like sidestroke or breaststroke.
Beginners Swimming Workout by Milly / Food/cooking/nutrition community
I SKIM BY DASHING -- BUGS (liquid) AND SIDESTROKE -- THE SAND.
Lake days by Price, Diana Barker / Jack & Jill
 
 
 
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