Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backswing

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.06 in modern English

Syllables
back-swing
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

To swing backward.

Etymology

From back + swing.

Inflected Forms

backswings (plural) backswings (present, singular) backswinging (participle, present) backswung (participle, past) backswung (past)

Antonyms

follow through

Questions

What does backswing mean?
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.
Where does backswing come from?
From back + swing.

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