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Discover Ludwig"butterfly stroke" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It refers to a swimming technique where the arms move in a circular motion above the water while the legs move in a kicking motion below the water. It is typically used in the context of competitive swimming. Example: The swimmer confidently executed the butterfly stroke, gliding through the water with strong, synchronized movements.
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butterfly stroke
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A swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down.
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He does a dog paddle, then the butterfly stroke for a minute or so.
She hops into the pool cheerfully and uses the butterfly stroke to propel herself forward.
The butterfly stroke, used only in competition, differs from the breaststroke in arm action.
It is a (butterfly) stroke of luck happening upon this show (it has early morning timing on its side).
Mr. Sun is ranked No. 2 in Liaoning Province in the butterfly stroke and No. 5 in the backstroke.
We've seen him on vacation swimming in an energetic butterfly stroke and and in the pool as a daily exercise, with his dog or around other people's children.
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Though Ender had excellent freestyle and butterfly strokes, it was her strong starts and expert turns that most often made the difference in her victories.
Eight hours until a few valves could be opened to release 1.3 million gallons into the East River, where the churning Hell Gate waters would rinse away any lingering hint of summertime splashes and butterfly strokes.
He tried them with freestyle, breast, and butterfly strokes and was equally satisfied with the product in all three tests.
SWUMANOID had sufficient DOF to perform not only the crawl stroke, but also the back and butterfly strokes.
At Selfridges' new Body Studio, the hottest sell-out item isn't a cut-out one piece athleisure-themed professional-butterfly-stroke standard swimsuit or a pair of limited-edition acupressure-enabled intelligent yoga shoes, but a Sunnylife inflatable flamingo (£55).
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