American crawl is a term commonly used in swimming to describe a freestyle stroke characterized by alternating arm movements and a flutter kick. While this term has been widely accepted in the swimming community, there are other synonyms that can be used to describe the same stroke. Among these synonyms are the front crawl, the Australian crawl, and the freestyle stroke. These terms are usually used interchangeably across the globe, with slight variations in technique and terminology. Regardless of the term used, the American/Australian/front crawl remains one of the most commonly used swimming strokes and is an essential stroke for swimmers who want to attain optimal speed and efficiency in the water.