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backhand

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noun

back·​hand ˈbak-ˌhand How to pronounce backhand (audio)
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a
: 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

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  • backhand 1a

backhand

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adjective

: made with a backhand
a backhand tennis stroke

backhand

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adverb

back·​hand ˈbak-ˌhand How to pronounce backhand (audio)
variants or backhanded
: with a backhand

backhand

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verb

backhanded; backhanding; backhands

transitive verb

: to do, hit, or catch backhand

Example Sentences

Noun She has a good backhand but a weak forehand.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Perdomo ranks among the top 10 in out rate when making plays to his backhand, according to Sports Info Solutions, but is only 25th when fielding on his forehand. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2022 Known for his terrific backhand, the San Diego native and former University of Virginia star was able to take advantage of his second-round draw against No. 13 seed Denis Shapovalov, who has been in terrible form lately. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022 Leading off the bottom of the third inning Wednesday afternoon, Geraldo Perdomo hit a tricky ground ball to the backhand of Padres’ second baseman Jake Cronenworth. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 29 June 2022 Kucherov collected the puck near the Avs’ blueline and put a sublime combination on defenseman Devon Toews, getting to the backhand and then leaving a perfect pass across the middle for Palat, who converted easily. Parker Gabriel, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 Instead of headlining on her own, Lopez is asked to share the main stage with Shakira, making the giant gig feel like both a boost and a backhand. Helena Andrews-dyer, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 There’s another backhand stop, forcing him to run to his right before planting and throwing. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2022 With her fourth match point on Pegula’s serve, Świątek finally put the match away with a backhand winner up the line. Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 1 June 2022 When a backhand from Tsitsipas sailed wide on the first match point, Djokovic simply raised his arms and smiled. Andrew Dampf, ajc, 15 May 2022
Adjective
And in the fifth, after another memorable shot — a running backhand passing winner that sailed just past Sinner’s outstretched arm — earned a break point and a chance for a 5-3 lead, Alcaraz put a finger to his ear. Brian Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 And with the bases full of Orioles in the bottom of the seventh, Moncada saved the game, making a gorgeous backhand stab of a Jorge Mateo smash, touching third and throwing across the diamond for a double play. Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 Alexis Lafrenière took puck away from Carolina’s Jordan Staal, skated in on a breakaway, but Raanta denied his backhand attempt at 3:44. Vin A. Cherwoo, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2022 The Warriors got on the board first in the bottom of the second inning after Kula placed a slow ground ball perfectly to the backhand side of Maloney shortstop David Stimpson. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2022 Unbothered, Gauff broke right back to lead 4-3, smacking a backhand winner that brought Mom and Dad out of their seats in the player guest box. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2022 Carter used his 6-foot-3 frame to stretch for a backhand tap in front of the net that slipped by Shesterkin 14:12 into the first, the 18-year veteran’s eight goals in 12 career playoff games since joining Pittsburgh at the 2021 trade deadline. Will Graves, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2022 Hellberg made a good save on a backhand attempt by Fabian Zetterlund in the first period, but Dawson Mercer forced Seider into committing a turnover that ended with Mercer stuffing the puck on Hellberg late in the period. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 30 Apr. 2022 Nadal got a break back in closing to 5-3, but his backhand error gave Fritz another break and the set. Fox News, 21 Mar. 2022
Adverb
Sinner had a match point and was serving at 5-4 in the fourth set but missed a backhand, double-faulted and missed a volley. Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Collins used her backhand to great effect, compiling 11 of her 23 winners that way. Howard Fendrich, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 In January 2022, Olympia's Instagram account shared a video of the little one practicing her backhand on the court. Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 Serena showcased her powerful backhand while Venus focused forward during their 1999 match against Katrina Adams and Debbie Graham at the Evert Cup in Indian Wells. Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 That the forehand and backhand strokes were the same gave them a leg up over an average person playing for the first time, but learning the intricacies took more time. Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 15 July 2022 Jose Ramírez led off the inning beating by a half-step a ground ball to third baseman Justin Turner’s backhand. Steve Hensonassistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022 Working on a crossover dribble, backstroke or backhand takes patience and determination. Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2022 But Fritz battled back, benefitting from Rublev’s faulty backhand and ending the game with an ace. Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2022
Verb
Nick Schmaltz scored with a backhand shot from close range at 5:27 of the final period, and the Coyotes held on for a 2-1 win over the team with the NHL's best record, the Colorado Avalanche, Thursday night at Gila River Arena. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 3 Mar. 2022 Perhaps shortstop Jorge Mateo doesn’t fumble a backhand grounder. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2022 Smith dodged from behind the cage wrapping a backhand shot in mid-air past Gladstone. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2022 Gostisbehere scored from long range when Jakob Chychrun couldn't gather in a puck and managed to send a backhand pass to his teammate for the shot. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2022 Andy Andreoff collected a loose puck at the top of the crease and threaded a backhand pass through traffic to Chris Terry, who fired a shot by Wolf Pack starter Adam Húska 14:47 into the game. Staff Reports, courant.com, 20 Feb. 2022 Rasmus Ristolainen displayed stellar stickwork in the slot before a backhand pass to Mayhew, whose wrister from a sharp angle beat Quick. Aaron Bracy, ajc, 29 Jan. 2022 Kozak fumbles the puck but is able to backhand it back to Cagnoni who manages to get it through a diving Vikman. Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 25 Nov. 2021 Vladislav Namestnikov moved the puck into Columbus’ zone along the boards, pulled up and slipped a backhand pass to Rasmussen, who fired a shot from the top of the left circle. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of backhand was in 1657

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