backhand

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/ˈbækhænd/ English

Definitions

noun

A stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.
Handwriting that leans to the left
(Ultimate Frisbee) the standard throw; a throw during which the disc begins on the off-hand side and travels across the chest to be released from the opposite side.
The reverse side of the human hand.

verb

To execute a backhand stroke or throw
To slap with the back of one's hand

adjective

(handwriting) Of any left slanting handwriting
(of strokes or throws) In the backhand style
Of a play that uses the back side of the hockey stick“He scored on a backhand shot.”

Related words

Synonyms

written backhand shot backhand stroke left-slanting cuff swing defeat reversal reverse back underside blow downturn setback downside drawback

Antonyms

Associated

forehand topspin slapshot unforced racquet lob slice racket budge quickness volley evert

Rhymes

reprimand command expand demand understand band land brand stand offhand

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