1. a swimming stroke performed lying on one’s side with alternating arm movements and a scissor kick

Examples

• She swam across the pool using the sidestroke.
• The sidestroke is often taught as a survival swimming technique.
• He preferred the sidestroke because it allowed him to breathe easily.
• The lifeguard demonstrated the proper sidestroke form.
• During the swimming lesson, they practiced the sidestroke kick.
• The sidestroke is less tiring than the freestyle stroke.