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BACKHANDS

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

There are 4 meanings of the word Backhands.

Backhands - 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

Backhands - 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)

Backhands - as an adjective satellite

(of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
left-slanting

Backhands - as a verb

Hit a tennis ball backhand

Example Sentences

"He backhands the tennis ball over the net."
"She backhands the puck into the goal."
"The boxer backhands his opponent, stunning him."
"My sister backhands the volleyball over the net with precision."
"The skateboarder backhands the board to perform a trick."
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Word Game Points

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

BACKHANDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is BACKHANDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backhands is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BACKHANDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is BACKHANDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backhands is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BACKHANDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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