Meaning of the word sidestroke in English

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sidestroke

US /ˈsaɪd.stroʊk/
UK /ˈsaɪd.strəʊk/
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Noun

a swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies on one side with the head out of the water and propels themselves by a scissor kick and alternate arm movements

Example:
She used the sidestroke to conserve energy during the long swim.
Learning the sidestroke can be useful for rescue swimming.
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