brasse papillon

Definitions of brasse papillon
  1. noun
    a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down
    synonyms: papillon
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    type of:
    nage
    a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward
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