BACKHAND - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

(of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective

(of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward

Synonyms

Backhand, Backhand shot, Backhand stroke, Backhanded, Left-slanting

Antonyms

Forehand

🔗 Related Words

back – A related word in the same word family.

hand – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

English spelling is irregular because it preserves pronunciations from multiple historical periods simultaneously.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Backhand

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