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revers — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  • backhand noun In tennis and similar sports, a stroke played across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot.
  • behind preposition At or toward the back of something, or after it in time, position, or progress.
  • cuff noun The end part of a sleeve or pant leg, often folded or fastened around the wrist or ankle.
  • lapel noun One of the two folded-back flaps of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat, running down from the collar.
  • reverse adj Opposite in position, direction, or order.

Senses

revers is used for these senses in English:

  • back The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
  • back The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
  • backhand (tennis, and, other, racquet sports) A stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.
  • behind The rear, back-end.
  • cuff The end of a pants leg when folded up.
  • lapel Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.
  • revers A lapel of a garment, turned back to show the reverse side.
  • reverse A piece of misfortune; a setback. [from 16th c.]

back — full definition

  1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
  3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
  4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
  5. verb To support someone or something, often financially.

backhand — full definition

  1. noun In tennis and similar sports, a stroke played across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot.
  2. noun Handwriting that slants to the left.
  3. verb To hit something using a backhand stroke.

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