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Backhander
see synonyms of backhanderNoun
1. backhander
a backhanded blow
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Backhander
see synonyms of backhandernoun
1.
a backhanded stroke or blow
2. informal
an indirect attack
3. slang
a bribe
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Backhander
see synonyms of backhander noun British, Informal
1.
an uncomplimentary remark
2.
bribe (sense 1)
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Backhander
see synonyms of backhanderadj.
Made with the back of the dominant hand facing forward: hit a backhand shot over the net.
n.
1. Sports
a. A backhand stroke or shot, as in tennis or hockey.
b. A position for controlling a ball or puck, in which the back of the dominant hand faces forward: moved the puck to his backhand before shooting.
c. A catch made in baseball by reaching across the body with the palm turned toward the ball.
2. Handwriting characterized by letters that slant to the left.
adv.
With a backhanded stroke or motion.
tr.v. back·hand·ed, back·hand·ing, back·hands
Sports
Sports
To perform, catch, or hit with a backhand: She backhanded the ball crosscourt.
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