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Rarebackhand
The correct spelling is backhand.
How to pronounce backhand
/ˈbækhænd/
nounIPA: /ˈbækhænd/
Say it like: Bak-han-d
The correct spelling is backhand. 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. For example: "He scored on a backhand shot."
Usage Examples
“He scored on a backhand shot.”
Meanings
noun
- 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.
- 5.The hand towards the back of the board.
verb
- 1.To execute a backhand stroke or throw
- 2.To slap with the back of one's hand
adjective
- 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
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