backhand
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for backhand, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In tennis and similar sports, a stroke played across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
backhand shot
backhand stroke
Antonyms
How to use backhand
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a strong backhand
hit a backhand
Etymology
From back + hand.
Full origin of backhand →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.
