1. a swimming stroke performed on one’s chest in which the arms move simultaneously forward and back while the legs kick in a frog-like motion

1. to swim using the breaststroke

Examples

• She won the 100-meter breaststroke at the swim meet.
• The breaststroke is often considered the slowest of the four competitive swimming strokes.
• He learned to breaststroke before mastering the freestyle.
• The swimmer’s breaststroke technique improved with practice.
• She decided to breaststroke across the pool for her warm-up.
• The coach taught the children how to breaststroke properly.
• His breaststroke kick was particularly strong.