backhand
noun/ˈbækˌhænd/
Frequency rank: #14,851 most common English word
Meaning
A stroke in tennis or other racket sports made with the back of the hand facing forward.
Example sentence
She returned the ball with a powerful backhand that surprised her opponent.
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