Meaning & use

backhand

noun·Everyday

A stroke in tennis or a similar sport made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the swing.

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Her powerful backhand surprised opponents who expected a weaker return on that side.

He practiced his backhand for an hour before the tournament began.

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Backhand can also describe handwriting that slants backward or a slap delivered with the back of the hand.

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