backswing

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Synonyms: backing, backshine, backspin, backwind, backspang, backspins, backswings, hacksawing, backslang, backspring, blackwing

Antonyms: backing, backshine, backspin, backwind, backspang, backspins, backswings, hacksawing, backslang, backspring, blackwing

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|sports}} The [[preparatory]] [[stroke]] [[preceding]] that which produces [[contact]] with the [[target]]. Normally associated with [[sports]] using an implement such as a [[bat]], [[club]], [[racket]] or [[stick]].

Verb

1. To swing backward.

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