BACKHAND
8 letters
20 Scrabble points
/ˈbækhænd/
Definition of BACKHAND
noun
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A stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.
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Handwriting that leans to the left
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(Ultimate Frisbee) the standard throw; a throw during which the disc begins on the off-hand side and travels across the chest to be released from the opposite side.
verb
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To execute a backhand stroke or throw
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To slap with the back of one's hand
adjective
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(handwriting) Of any left slanting handwriting
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(of strokes or throws) In the backhand style
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Of a play that uses the back side of the hockey stick
"He scored on a backhand shot."
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
B
A
C
K
H
A
N
D
Length
8 letters
Scrabble Score
20 points