Backhand

Quick meaning: Backhand is a noun meaning Handwriting that leans to the left.

Meaning

Handwriting that leans to the left.

More Meanings

1. The back of the hand: the reverse side (dorsal side) of the human hand or other primate hand.
2. (surfing) The hand towards the back of the board.
3. To execute a backhand stroke or throw.
4. To slap with the back of one's hand.
5. (of handwriting) Slanting to the left.
6. (tennis and other, racquet sports) 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.
7. (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.

Example Sentences

She has a mean backhand.

He scored on a backhand shot.

It was written in a shaky backhand.

I accidentally backhanded my opponent.

Word Forms

• backhands
• backhanding
• backhanded

Synonyms for backhand

Depending on context, synonyms include backhanded, written.

Antonyms for backhand

Common opposites include forehand, palm.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include written, cuff, swing, defeat, reversal, reverse.

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