backhand
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noun
1.
2.
(in tennis, squash, etc.) a stroke made from the side of the body opposite to that of the hand holding the racket, paddle, etc.
3.
handwriting that slopes toward the left.
adjective
4.
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adverb
7.
from across the body; backhanded: She returned the ball backhand on the first serve.
verb (used with object)
9.
to hit, produce, or accomplish with a backhand.
10.
to catch (a ball or the like) backhanded.
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backhand (ˈbækˌhænd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | sport |
| a. a stroke made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke | |
| b. (as modifier): a backhand return | |
| 2. | the side on which backhand strokes are made |
| 3. | handwriting slanting to the left |
| —adv | |
| 4. | with a backhand stroke |
| —vb | |
| 5. | sport to play (a shot) backhand |
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Example sentences
Proper techniques of a forehand, backhand, volley and serve will be incorporated into the program.
Skill development and concentration will be on forehand and backhand, ground strokes, serving and volleying.
He mis-hits a backhand volley and faces another break point.
Embedded in the backhand area are three accelerometers.
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