English dictionary
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English adjective: backhand | |||
| 1. | backhand (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke | ||
| Synonyms | backhanded | ||
| Antonyms | forehand, forehanded | ||
| 2. | backhand (of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward | ||
| Synonyms | left-slanting | ||
| Similar | written | ||
| Domain category | handwriting | ||
| Antonyms | spoken | ||
English noun: backhand | |||
| 1. | backhand (act) a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke | ||
| Synonyms | backhand shot, backhand stroke | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | return | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | two-handed backhand | ||
English verb: backhand | |||
| 1. | backhand (contact) hit a tennis ball backhand | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hit | ||
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