backhand
- Noun. (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.
- Noun. Handwriting that leans to the left.
- Noun. (context, 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.
- Noun. The reverse side of the human hand.
- Verb. to execute a backhand stroke or throw.
- Verb. to slap with the back of one's hand.
- Adjective. (context, handwriting) Of any left slanting handwriting.
- Adjective. (context, of strokes or throws) In the backhand style.
- Adjective. (ice hockey) Of a play that uses the back side of the hockey stick.
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