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backhand
UK
/ˈbæk.hænd/
US
/ˈbæk.hænd/
backhands
pl
UK
/ˈbæk.hænd/
US
/ˈbæk.hænd/
Translations
She has a powerful backhand in tennis.
У нее мощный удар слева в теннисе.
He wrote his phone number on the backhand of the paper.
Он написал свой номер телефона на обратной стороне бумаги.
Additional translations
Definitions
She has a powerful backhand that often catches her opponents off guard.
His backhand was difficult to read, as it slanted sharply to the left.
Her comment about my 'unique' fashion sense felt like a backhand.
Synonyms
backhanded
Past Simple
backhanded
Past Participle
backhanding
Gerund
Translations
He managed to backhand the ball over the net.
Ему удалось ударить мяч с обратной стороны через сетку.
Additional translations
Definitions
She backhanded the ball across the court with precision.
In a moment of anger, he backhanded the man who insulted him.
He backhanded his signature on the document, making it difficult to read.
Definitions
Her backhanded return grazed the baseline.
He gave me a backhanded apology that shifted the blame to me.
more backhand
Comp.
most backhand
Super.
UK
/ˈbæk.hænd/
US
/ˈbæk.hænd/
Translations
He used a backhand stroke to win the point.
Он использовал обратный удар, чтобы выиграть очко.
Definitions
She executed a perfect backhand shot that left her opponent stunned.
His backhand compliment left her wondering if he was truly impressed or just being sarcastic.