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BACKHAND

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Backhand.

How to pronounce backhand:

US

Backhand - as an adjective

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backhanded
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
forehand

Backhand - as a noun

A return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backhand shotbackhand stroke
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
return
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Backhand - as an adjective satellite

(of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
left-slanting

Backhand - as a verb

Hit a tennis ball backhand

Example Sentences

"She has a powerful backhand shot in tennis."
"He delivered a backhand punch that caught his opponent off guard."
"The backhand slice in golf requires precise technique."
"Her backhand stroke in badminton is flawless."
"The backhand pass in hockey set up the winning goal."
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Word Game Points

Is BACKHAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backhand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BACKHAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is BACKHAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backhand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BACKHAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is BACKHAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backhand is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BACKHAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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