swimming kick

Noun
  1. A movement of the legs in swimming (synset 100575264)
    is a type of: kick, kicking - a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
    subtypes:
    • flutter kick - a swimming kick; the legs are moved rapidly up and down without bending the knees
    • frog kick - a swimming kick; knees are drawn upward and outward so the legs can be brought together when fully extended
    • dolphin kick - a swimming kick; an up and down kick of the feet together
    • scissors kick - a kick used in the sidestroke; legs are brought together in a scissoring motion
    • thrash - a swimming kick used while treading water
    is a part of: swimming stroke - a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward

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