back|hand

back|hand «BAK _HAND», noun, adjective, adverb, verb.

–n.

1. a) a stroke in tennis and other games played with a racket or paddle, made with the back of the hand turned outward and the arm usually held across the body: »

His backhand is his most effective stroke.

b) the use of such strokes, as part of a person's skill in playing.

2. handwriting in which the letters slope to the left.

–adj.

1. backhanded.

2. of or characterized by the use of the backhand: »

Practice will improve your backhand game.

–adv.

with a backhanded stroke or motion.

–v.t.

1. to hit or catch backhand.

2. Slang. to criticize or snub; rebuff.