English Explanatory Dictionary

backswing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The preparatory stroke preceding that which produces contact with the target. Normally associated with sports using an implement such as a bat, club, racket or stick.
verb
  1. To swing backward.

Word forms

backswing backswings backswinging backswung

Etymology

From back + swing.

Antonyms

follow through
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