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Meaning of backhand

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

backhand

Pronunciation:/ˈbækhænd//ˈbækhænd/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. Handwriting that leans to the left

  3. (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.

  4. The reverse side of the human hand.

verb

Definitions

  1. To execute a backhand stroke or throw

  2. To slap with the back of one's hand

adjective

Definitions

  1. (handwriting) Of any left slanting handwriting

  2. (of strokes or throws) In the backhand style

  3. Of a play that uses the back side of the hockey stick

    Example: He scored on a backhand shot.