Backhand Definition & Meaning
backhand
- adjective
- (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
- (of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward
- noun
- a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
- verb
- hit a tennis ball backhand
"Backhand" in song lyrics
See how backhand is used in real songs:
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"Devil's in the rain receive the backhand"
Cru — Lisa Lipps -
"Aiyyo CaTash'll slap the track with a open fist backhand"
Dilated Peoples f/ Tha Liks — Heavy Rotation -
"but yo I'll use my backhand"
Kid Rock — Paid
Words that rhyme with backhand
Usage tips for "backhand"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does backhand mean?
- (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke (of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke hit a tennis ball backhand
- What part of speech is backhand?
- Backhand is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does backhand have?
- Backhand has 4 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).