backhand

/ˈbækhænd/noun
Elementary
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 back of the hand: the reverse side (dorsal side) of the human hand or other primate hand.

5

The hand towards the back of the board.

Thesaurus

Antonyms

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing