trudgen stroke

noun trud·gen stroke \ˈtrə-jən-\

Definition of TRUDGEN STROKE

: a swimming stroke consisting of alternating overarm strokes and a scissors kick

John Trudgen †1902 English swimmer

First Known Use: 1893

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