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backhand

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Noun — In tennis and similar sports, a stroke played across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot.

How to use backhand

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a strong backhand hit a backhand

Etymology

From back + hand.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “backhand” mean?

The word “backhand” means in tennis and similar sports, a stroke played across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot. In plain terms, a sports stroke hit with the back of the hand facing forward, or handwriting slanted to the left.

How do you pronounce “backhand”?

“Backhand” is pronounced BAK-hand (/ˈbækhænd/ in IPA).

How do you use “backhand” in a sentence?

Here is “backhand” used in a sentence: “Her backhand is stronger than her forehand.”

What part of speech is “backhand”?

Depending on how it is used, “backhand” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “backhand” have?

“Backhand” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in tennis and similar sports, a stroke played across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot.

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