Meaning & use
sidestroke
A swimming stroke performed lying on one side, combining a scissor kick with alternating arm strokes.
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Lifeguards often use the sidestroke because it lets them keep a swimmer's head above water.
She switched to the sidestroke to rest her arms during the long swim.
A note on using this word
Valued for being efficient and low-effort compared with strokes like freestyle or butterfly.
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