butterflyers

Those doing butterfly

Butterflyers are swimmers who specialize in the butterfly stroke—the demanding technique requiring simultaneous overhead arm recovery and dolphin kick.

The term appears in competitive swimming contexts: The butterflyers dominated the relay.

Less commonly, butterflyers are people who catch or collect butterflies.

swimming

swimmers

Those propelling through water

Phelps · racing · laps · pool · freestyle · backstroke · breaststroke · relay · competition · training

culinary

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flattening · grilling · roasting · poultry · chicken · even cooking · crispy skin · marinade · seasoning · preparation

Opposites
swimming stroke specialization

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Swimmers using frog kick

freestylers · backstrokers · divers · synchronized swimmers · water polo players

Family

butterfly, butterflies, butterflied, butterflying, lepidopterist

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