Definitions

1. noun

a swimming stroke in which the body is held horizontal with the face in the water and the arms are used to propel the body forward in a circular motion.

“She practiced the breaststroke every morning to improve her swimming skills.”

2. verb

to swim using the breaststroke.

“He breaststroked across the lake to get to the other side.”

3. noun

a style or manner of doing something, especially in a way that is considered to be of high quality.

“Her breaststroke of genius in solving the complex problem earned her a standing ovation.”