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backhand

UK
/ˈbæk.hænd/
US
/ˈbæk.hænd/

Translations

backhandnoun
backhands
pl
UK
/ˈbæk.hænd/
US
/ˈbæk.hænd/
удар слева
She has a powerful backhand in tennis.
У нее мощный удар слева в теннисе.
обратная сторона
He wrote his phone number on the backhand of the paper.
Он написал свой номер телефона на обратной стороне бумаги.
Additional translations
обратный удар
удар с разворота
Synonyms
slap
backstroke
backhanded shot
reverse
backhandverb
backhanded
Past Simple
backhanded
Past Participle
backhanding
Gerund
ударить с обратной стороны
He managed to backhand the ball over the net.
Ему удалось ударить мяч с обратной стороны через сетку.
Additional translations
наказывать
раскритиковать
отмахнуться
Synonyms
swipe
flick
hit
strike
slap
backhandadjective
more backhand
Comp.
most backhand
Super.
UK
/ˈbæk.hænd/
US
/ˈbæk.hænd/
He used a backhand stroke to win the point.
Он использовал обратный удар, чтобы выиграть очко.
Synonyms
two-faced
snide
insinuating
oblique
indirect
insincere
backhanded
insulting
covert
ambiguous
double-edged
sly
caustic
sarcastic

Definitions

backhandnoun
A stroke in sports such as tennis or badminton where the back of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.
She has a powerful backhand that often catches her opponents off guard.
A handwriting style that slants to the left.
His backhand was difficult to read, as it slanted sharply to the left.
A type of compliment that is actually an insult or criticism.
Her comment about my 'unique' fashion sense felt like a backhand.
backhandverb
To hit a ball with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, typically in sports like tennis.
She backhanded the ball across the court with precision.
To strike someone with the back of the hand.
In a moment of anger, he backhanded the man who insulted him.
To write or sign with a backward slant.
He backhanded his signature on the document, making it difficult to read.
backhandadjective
Relating to or using a stroke made with the back of the hand facing in the direction of the stroke, typically in sports like tennis.
She executed a perfect backhand shot that left her opponent stunned.
Characterized by indirectness or insincerity; not straightforward.
His backhand compliment left her wondering if he was truly impressed or just being sarcastic.
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