backswing

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backswing

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From back + swing.

noun backswings

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.
Opposite: follow through

verb backswings · backswinging · backswung

To swing backward.

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@misc{backswing_2026,
  title = {backswing},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/backswing},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}