Synonyms for backhand

Synonyms for (noun) backhand

Synonyms: backhand shot, backhand stroke, backhand

Definition: a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke

Similar words: return

Definition: a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player

Usage: he won the point on a cross-court return


Synonyms for (verb) backhand

Synonyms: backhand

Definition: hit a tennis ball backhand

Similar words: hit

Definition: cause to move by striking

Usage: hit a ball


Synonyms for (adj) backhand

Synonyms: backhand, left-slanting

Definition: (of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward

Similar words: written

Definition: set down in writing in any of various ways

Usage: written evidence


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