Thrash (Noun)
Meaning
A swimming kick used while treading water.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The lifeguard demonstrated a thrash kick to help the students stay afloat while treading water in the deep end.
- Swimmers often use the thrash kick when trying to conserve energy while maintaining their position in the water.
- The instructor advised the beginner to practice the thrash kick before moving on to more advanced strokes.
- The rescue team was trained to recognize a person's thrash kick as a sign of distress in the water.
- By combining the thrash kick with arm movements, the swimmer was able to tread water efficiently.