Backhand

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Verb 1.5 Adjective 1.6 See also

English

Etymology

From back + hand

Pronunciation

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Noun

backhand

1. (tennis) 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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Verb

backhand

1. to execute a backhand stroke or throw
2. to slap with the back of ones hand

Adjective

backhand

1. (handwriting) any left slanting handwriting
2. (of strokes or throws) in the backhand style
3. (ice hockey) Any play that uses the back side of the hockey stick

   He scored on a backhand shot.

See also

• backhanded