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backhand

back·hand [ ˈbak-ˌhand]

backhand

adverb

[ˈbak-ˌhand]

Definition of backhand (Entry 3 of 4)

: with a backhand

backhand

noun

[ˈbak-ˌhand]

Definition of backhand

(Entry 1 of 4)

1a : a stroke (as in tennis) made with the back of the hand turned in the direction of movement
also : the side on which such strokes are made

b : a catch (as in baseball) made to the side of the body opposite the hand being used

2 : handwriting whose strokes slant downward from left to right

backhand

adjective

variants: or backhanded \ ˈbak-ˈhan-dəd \

Definition of backhand (Entry 2 of 4)

: made with a backhand
//a backhand tennis stroke

backhand

verb

backhanded; backhanding; backhands

Definition of backhand (Entry 4 of 4)

transitive verb

: to do, hit, or catch backhand

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//Second set: Williams pulls even at 5-5 Andreescu missed an easy backhand and Williams held on to even things out.
— Washington Post, "In U.S. Open final, Bianca Andreescu beats Serena Williams, and history, and the crowd," 7 Sep. 2019
//Federer's mediocre approach shot provided Djokovic an opening for a backhand pass that earned a break and a 4-2 lead.
— Howard Fendrich, Anchorage Daily News, "Djokovic tops Federer in historic final for 5th at Wimbledon," 14 July 2019
//After matters temporarily settled and the two traded nine straight holds, Medvedev was broken while serving to stay in the set at 5-6, a missed backhand overhead serving as the clincher.
— Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, "Big Three's Dominance Continues (for Now) After Rafael Nadal Captures Another Major," 9 Sep. 2019
//With Nadal serving at 4-5, Medvedev sealed the 52-minute set with a return winner, snapping a backhand down the line past an approaching Nadal.
— David Waldstein, New York Times, "Rafael Nadal Wins the U.S. Open to Claim His 19th Grand Slam Title," 8 Sep. 2019
//After the game went to deuce five times, Andreescu hit a backhand into the net to give Williams the advantage and Williams won the game with a forehand, cutting Andreescu’s lead to 4-3.
— Los Angeles Times, "Column: U.S. Open: Bianca Andreescu knocks off Serena Williams in straight sets," 7 Sep. 2019
//The crowd was off their feet and reached fever pitch when Andreescu missed a backhand at 5-3, 0-15 with Williams stranded.
— Ravi Ubha, CNN, "Bianca Andreescu beats Serena Williams to win her first US Open and grand slam title," 7 Sep. 2019
//Another game of the same length followed, and there again were three break points, except the difference was that Halep converted her last when Svitolina pushed a backhand wide.
— Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, "Serena Williams and Simona Halep cruise into Wimbledon women’s final," 11 July 2019
//In the final point of the match, Djokovic broke Nadal’s serve for the fifth time when Nadal hit a backhand long.
— Tom Perrotta, WSJ, "Novak Djokovic Rolls to Australian Open Title," 27 Jan. 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
//Doug Haller of The Athletic: Utah backhands the Sun Devils, who lose and lose their composure. Greg Moore of the Arizona Republic: ASU loses to Utah in every way possible.
— oregonlive, "Oregon Ducks get the job done with poise, composure and discipline: Issues & Answers," 20 Oct. 2019
//Acciari corralled the puck in front of the crease and backhanded it in at 12:32.
— Paul Gereffi, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Hoffman hat trick leads Panthers over Lightning," 5 Oct. 2019
//Hannoun's center is blocked into the slot, where Noah Gregor backhands one off Farkas.
— Dylan Bumbarger, OregonLive.com, "Winterhawks 2, Royals 1," 24 Feb. 2018
//DeShields singled on a grounder that second baseman Jonathan Villar couldn't backhand.
— Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles can't muster much offense in 12-inning loss to Rangers," 6 June 2019
//In the original, Zazu decides to go for help — but Scar backhands him, knocking him out for the time being.
— Raisa Bruner, Time, "Here's How the New Lion King Is Different From the Original," 17 July 2019
//Myers led off the ninth inning by striking a sharp grounder into the hole left of shortstop, but Ahmed backhanded the ball and beat Myers by a step at first.
— Kevin Acee, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Diamondbacks cool down Lucchesi, beat cold Padres," 22 Apr. 2018
//O’Reilly scored in the opening minute of the second period, backhanding in a rebound for his third goal in his last five periods.
— Jimmy Golen, The Denver Post, "Blues beat Bruins 2-1, lead Stanley Cup 3-2," 6 June 2019
//O'Reilly scored in the opening minute of the second period, backhanding in a rebound for his third goal in his last five periods.
— Jimmy Golen, chicagotribune.com, "Jordan Binnington's 38 saves help Blues beat Bruins 2-1 and take a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup Final," 6 June 2019

First Known Use of backhand

Noun

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1695, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1767, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1896, in the meaning defined above

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Synonyms & Antonyms of backhanded

not being or expressing what one appears to be or express

"I'm amazed you did so well" is a bit of a backhanded compliment

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More Definitions forbackhand

backhand

noun

English Language Learners Definition of backhand

sports

: a way of hitting a ball in tennis and similar games in which the back of the hand holding the racket is turned in the direction of the ball

: a catch in baseball and similar games that is made on the side of the body that is opposite the hand being used

backhand

noun

back·hand | \ ˈbak-ˌhand \

Kids Definition of backhand

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a stroke in sports played with a racket that is made with the back of the hand turned in the direction in which the hand is moving

2 : a catch (as in baseball) made with the arm across the body and the palm turned away from the body

backhand

adverb or adjective

Kids Definition of backhand (Entry 2 of 2)

: with a backhand
//caught backhand