2syllables
backhand
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Definitions ofbackhand
1noun
- 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.
- The hand towards the back of the board.
1verb
- To execute a backhand stroke or throw
- To slap with the back of one's hand
1adjective
- (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
Example: "He scored on a backhand shot."
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