Backhand

German Meaning

Rückhand

Rückhandschlag

English Meaning

  1. Sports A stroke or motion, as of a racket, made with the back of the hand facing outward and the arm moving forward.
  2. Sports A pass or shot in hockey made with the back of the blade of the stick.
  3. Sports A catch made in baseball by reaching across the body with the palm turned toward the ball.
  4. Handwriting characterized by letters that slant to the left.
  5. Made with or using a backhand.
  6. With a backhanded stroke or motion.
  7. Sports To perform, catch, or hit with a backhand: She backhanded the ball crosscourt.