backhand

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke

Similar word(s): backhanded

2. (of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward

Similar word(s): written

Sentences with backhand as an adjective:

- He scored on a backhand shot.

noun

1. a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke

Definition categories: act, return

verb

1. hit a tennis ball backhand

Definition categories: contact, hit