backhand


Definition: Meaning of, backhand in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbakhand /

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Singular Plural
backhand backhands
[countable usually singular]
  1. a way of hitting the ball in tennis and some other games in which the back of your hand is turned in the direction of the ball when you hit it [↪  forehand]
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backhand used in phrases

  • backhand drive (noun)
    1. a hard straight return made on the backhand side
  • backhand shot (noun)
    1. a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
  • backhand stroke (noun)
    1. a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
  • two-handed backhand (noun)
    1. a backhand shot made holding the racquet in both hands
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