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backstroke Synonyms

Another word for backstroke

Choosing another word for backstroke depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A swimming stroke performed on the back, characterized by alternating circular backward movements of the arms and a flutter kick.

Usage Example

"She won the gold medal in the 100-meter back crawl at the national championships."

Strongest
back crawl

• noun (Context 2)

A blow, hit, or stroke made with the back of the hand or the reverse side of a weapon or racket.

Usage Example

"He deflected the incoming ball with a quick backhand of his paddle."

Strong
backhand
backhander

• noun (Context 3)

The return stroke or receding movement of a piston or other reciprocating machine part.

Usage Example

"Exhaust gases are expelled from the cylinder during the piston's return stroke."

Strongest
return stroke

Opposites of backstroke

The opposite of backstroke shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

forestroke
See all opposites of backstroke

• Nearby Words

backstraight
backstreet
backstretch
backstroke
backstroker
backswing
backtalk

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Backstroke. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/backstroke
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