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backhand meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of backhand at MeaningMonkey.org. backhand meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.BACKHAND noun
Definition of backhand (noun)
- a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
- synonyms: backhand shot, backhand stroke
BACKHAND verb
Definition of backhand (verb)
- hit a tennis ball backhand
BACKHAND adjective
Definition of backhand (adjective)
- (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
- synonyms: backhanded
- antonym: forehand
- (of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward
- synonyms: left-slanting
Source: Princeton University Wordnet