Backstroked

/ˈbækˌstroʊkt/ verb

Definition

Swam using the backstroke technique; performed a backstroke.

Etymology

Past tense of 'backstroke' as a verb, formed by adding '-ed' to the base form.

Kelly Says

Michael Phelps could backstroke while sleeping (almost!)—Olympic athletes train their muscles so thoroughly that backstroke becomes second nature, controlled by deep motor memory!

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