swimming kick

/swɪmɪŋ kɪk/

Definitions of swimming kick

1. noun

   a movement of the legs in swimming
   types:

   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

   type of:

   kick, kicking

   a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics