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
- noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
- noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
- adj Located at or toward the rear.
- adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
- verb To support someone or something, often financially.
backhand — full definition
- noun In tennis and similar sports, a stroke played across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot.
- noun Handwriting that slants to the left.
- verb To hit something using a backhand stroke.