backhand

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈbækhænd/

Noun

(tennis) 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. / Handwriting that leans to the left

Japanese Meaning

【テニス】ラケットを持つ側とは逆の手（裏面）で打つショット。具体的には、オフハンド側から打ち、打撃時に手の甲が相手側に向く打ち方を指す。 / 【筆跡】文字が左に傾いている書き方。

What is this buttons?

Her backhand sailed just wide of the baseline during the decisive game.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

決定的なゲームで、利き手とは反対側からラケットを持つ手側へ胸の前を横切るテニスのストロークがベースラインの外にふわりと逸れた。

Details

Sense（1）

(tennis) 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.

Sense（2）

Handwriting that leans to the left

Sense（3）

(Ultimate Frisbee) 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.

Sense（4）

The reverse side of the human hand.

Sense（5）

(surfing) the hand towards the back of the board.

backhands

（ plural ）

Details

backhand

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Download the app!

backhand

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Login

──── or ────

Sign up

──── or ────

Download the app!