backswing

To swing backward.

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.

    Antonyms: follow through

Origin

From back + swing.

Forms

backswings

Verb

  1. To swing backward.

Forms

backswings backswinging backswung

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