Backswing

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 1
    To swing backward.

Etymology

From back + swing.

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