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scissors kick

–noun Swimming.
a propelling motion of the legs in which they move somewhat like the blades of a pair of scissors, used in the sidestroke.

Origin:
1970–75
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scissors kick  
n.  A swimming kick in which the legs are opened and closed like scissors, used especially in sidestroke.
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