backhand
/ˈbækhænd/
/ˈbækhænd/
noun
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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.
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Handwriting that leans to the left
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(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.
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The reverse side of the human hand.
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The hand towards the back of the board.
Antonyms:
forehand, palm
verb
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To execute a backhand stroke or throw
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To slap with the back of one's hand
adjective
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(handwriting) Of any left slanting handwriting
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(of strokes or throws) In the backhand style
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Of a play that uses the back side of the hockey stick
"He scored on a backhand shot."