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BACKSTROKE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Backstroke.

How to pronounce backstroke:

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Backstroke - as a noun

A swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back

Backstroke - as a verb

Swim on one's back

Example Sentences

"I learned how to swim the backstroke in swimming lessons."
"She won the gold medal in the backstroke event at the Olympics."
"His backstroke technique is flawless."
"The swimmer glided through the water effortlessly in the backstroke."
"The backstroke is one of the four competitive swimming strokes."
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Word Game Points

Is BACKSTROKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backstroke is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BACKSTROKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is BACKSTROKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backstroke is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BACKSTROKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is BACKSTROKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backstroke is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BACKSTROKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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