Rückhandschlag — meaning in English
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English meaning
- backhander noun (dated, informal) A glass of wine poured out of the usual order, because the bottle was passed the wrong way round.
Senses
Rückhandschlag is used for these senses in English:
- backhander (racquet sports) A shot played backhand, a backhand stroke.
backhander — full definition
- noun (dated, informal) A glass of wine poured out of the usual order, because the bottle was passed the wrong way round.
- noun A hit made with the back of your hand, swung across your body.
- noun (informal) Money paid secretly to persuade someone into something dishonest.
- noun A stroke played with the back of the hand leading; a backhand shot.
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