Backhand

Etymology
From back + hand

Pronunciation

 * , {{SAMPA|/b{kh{nd/}}
 * {{audio|en-us-backhand.ogg|Audio (US)}}

Noun

 * 1)  a stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.
 * 2) Handwriting that leans to the left
 * 3)  the standard throw; a throw during which the disc begins on the off-hand side and travels across the chest to be released from the opposite side.
 * 4) The reverse side of the human hand.

Antonyms

 * forehand
 * palm

Verb

 * 1) to execute a backhand stroke or throw
 * 2) to slap with the back of one's hand

Translations

 * Icelandic: slá bakhandarhögg

Adjective

 * 1) (handwriting) any left slanting handwriting
 * 2) (of strokes or throws) in the backhand style
 * 3)  Any play that uses the back side of the hockey stick