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backswing

The English word “backswing” has 2 meanings listed here.

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.

verb

  1. To swing backward.

Etymology

From back + swing.

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