backhand

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Synonyms: backland, backband, bachand, back-hand, back hand, backward, backhanded, bacchant, backyard, deckhand, bockland

Antonyms: backland, backband, bachand, back-hand, back hand, backward, backhanded, bacchant, backyard, deckhand, bockland

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q1364175}} {{lb|en|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]] [[face]]s the [[shot]].
2. [[handwriting|Handwriting]] that [[lean]]s to the [[left]].
3. {{lb|en|Ultimate Frisbee}} The [[standard]] [[throw]]; a throw during which the [[disc]] [[begin]]s on the [[off-hand]] [[side]] and [[travel]]s [[across]] the [[chest]] to be [[release]]d from the [[opposite]] side.
4. <!--{{lb|en|uncommon in some {{glossary|varieties}}}}--><!--whether to reveal that label to the end-user could be argued either way-->The back of the hand: the [[reverse]] [[side]] ([[dorsal]] side) of the [[human]] [[hand]] or other [[primate]] hand.
5. {{senseid|en|aftward hand of a surfer}} {{lb|en|surfing}} The [[hand]] towards the [[back]] of the [[board]].

Verb

1. To [[execute]] a [[#Noun|backhand]] [[stroke]] or [[throw]].
2. To [[slap]] with the [[back]] of one's [[hand]].

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|of handwriting}} [[slant|Slanting]] to the [[left]].
2. {{lb|en|of strokes or throws}} In the [[#Noun|backhand]] [[style]].
3. {{lb|en|ice hockey|of a [[play]]}} Using the [[back]] [[side]] of the [[hockey stick]].

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