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Rarebackhands
The correct spelling is backhands.
How to pronounce backhands
noun
Say it like: Bak-han-ds
The correct spelling is backhands. 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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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
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