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backhanded — backhandedly, adv. backhandedness, n. /bak han did/, adj. 1. performed with the hand turned backward, crosswise, or in any oblique direction so that the palm of the hand faces in the direction of the body and the back of the hand faces in the… … Universalium
backhanded — /bækˈhændəd/ (say bak handuhd) adjective 1. performed with the hand turned backwards, crosswise, or in any oblique direction, or with the back of the hand in the direction of the stroke. 2. sloping to the left: backhanded writing. 3. oblique or… …
backhand rope — noun see backhanded rope … Useful english dictionary
back´hand´ed|ness — back|hand|ed «BAK HAN dihd», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. done or made with the back of the hand turned outward: »a backhanded stroke. 2. Figurative. indirect: »He means to help, even though he offers to in a backhanded way. 3. Figurative.… … Useful english dictionary
back´hand´ed|ly — back|hand|ed «BAK HAN dihd», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. done or made with the back of the hand turned outward: »a backhanded stroke. 2. Figurative. indirect: »He means to help, even though he offers to in a backhanded way. 3. Figurative.… … Useful english dictionary
back|hand|ed — «BAK HAN dihd», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. done or made with the back of the hand turned outward: »a backhanded stroke. 2. Figurative. indirect: »He means to help, even though he offers to in a backhanded way. 3. Figurative. sounding like praise … Useful english dictionary
Tugboat hitch — Knot details name=Tugboat hitch names= Lighterman s Hitch, Backhanded Mooring Hitch type= hitch strength= origin= related= releasing= non jamming, releasable under load uses= Heavy towing, mooring, making fast to a winch caveat= abok number=… … Wikipedia
cablelaid — /kay beuhl layd /, adj. 1. noting a rope formed of three plain laid ropes twisted together in a left handed direction; hawser laid. 2. noting a rope formed of three backhanded ropes twisted together in a right handed direction. [1715 25; CABLE +… … Universalium
cablelaid — /kay beuhl layd /, adj. 1. noting a rope formed of three plain laid ropes twisted together in a left handed direction; hawser laid. 2. noting a rope formed of three backhanded ropes twisted together in a right handed direction. [1715 25; CABLE +… … Useful english dictionary
left-handed — adjective Date: 14th century 1. using the left hand habitually or more easily than the right; also swinging from left to right < a left handed batter > 2. relating to, designed for, or done with the left hand 3. morganatic 4. a. clumsy, awkward b … New Collegiate Dictionary
