backhand

Describes a remark or compliment that is indirect, ambiguous, or subtly insulting.

ruОписывает замечание или комплимент, который является косвенным, двусмысленным или тонко оскорбительным.esDescribe un comentario o cumplido que es indirecto, ambiguo o sutilmente ofensivo.frSe dit d'un commentaire ou d'un compliment qui est indirect, ambigu ou subtilement insultant, souvent en apparence flatteur mais en réalité désobligeant.deBezeichnet eine Äußerung, die indirekt, zweideutig oder versteckt abwertend ist, oft als verdeckte Beleidigung oder spöttisches Kompliment; auch die Rückhand beim Sport.ptDiz-se de um comentário ou elogio indireto, ambíguo ou sutilmente ofensivo. Também se refere ao golpe esportivo executado com as costas da mão voltadas para o alvo.zh形容词，指言语（如评论、恭维）是间接的、含沙射影的，表面褒扬实则暗含贬损或讽刺；也指反手击球的动作。arصفة تصف تعليقًا أو مدحًا غير مباشر أو مبهمًا أو مُهينًا بشكل خفي. وتُستخدم أيضًا لوصف الضربة في الرياضة التي تُؤدَّى بالجهة الخلفية لليد.

1. Racket stroke type B1 formal sport

   Describes a stroke in tennis or similar sports where the back of the hand faces the direction of the swing, typically made across the body.

   • She practiced her backhand swing for hours.
   • His backhand return was surprisingly powerful.
   • The coach focused on improving their backhand technique.

   ruУдар слеваesRevésfrReversdeRückhandptGolpe de esquerdazh反手击球arضربة الخلف

   Antonymes: forehand

2. Handwriting style B2 formal

   Describes handwriting where the letters slant backward, usually to the left.

   • Her backhand script was elegant but hard to read.
   • The note was written in a distinctive backhand style.
   • Backhand writing is less common in modern times.

   ruНаклонный почеркesEscritura inclinada hacia atrásfrÉcriture penchée en arrièredeRückwärtsneigung der HandschriftptEscrita inclinada para a esquerdazh左倾笔迹arخط مائل إلى الوراء

   Synonymes: backhandedleft-slanting

• more backhand comparative form
• most backhand superlative form

A noun referring to a stroke or return in sports like tennis, made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, or a style of handwriting with letters slanting backward.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее удар или возврат в таких видах спорта, как теннис, выполняемый тыльной стороной руки по направлению удара, или стиль почерка с наклоном букв назад.esSustantivo que designa un golpe o devolución en deportes como el tenis, ejecutado con el dorso de la mano en la dirección del golpe, o un estilo de escritura con inclinación de las letras hacia atrás.frNom désignant dans les sports de raquette (comme le tennis) un coup ou un revers effectué avec le dos de la main orienté vers la direction de la frappe, ou encore une écriture inclinée vers la gauche (ou en arrière).deSubstantiv, das einen Schlag oder Rückschlag in Sportarten wie Tennis bezeichnet, der mit dem Handrücken in Schlagrichtung ausgeführt wird, oder eine Handschrift mit nach hinten geneigten Buchstaben.ptSubstantivo que designa, nos esportes como tênis, o golpe ou rebatida executado com as costas da mão voltadas para a frente do corpo, ou um estilo de caligrafia com inclinação das letras para a esquerda.zh指在网球等运动中用手的反侧（手背朝击球方向）击出的球或做出的击打，也指书写时字母向左倾斜的笔迹。arضربة في رياضات مثل التنس تُؤدَّى بالجهة الخلفية من اليد. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف نمط من الكتابة تميل فيه الحروف إلى الخلف.

1. Tennis stroke B1 formal sport

   A return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, typically in tennis or similar racket sports.

   • She practiced her backhand for hours on the court.
   • His backhand shot was powerful and accurate.
   • The player won the point with a cross-court backhand.

   ruУдар слеваesRevés (en tenis)frReversdeRückhandptBackhandzh反手击球arضربة خلفية

   Antonymes: forehand

2. Hit a tennis ball backhand B1 formal sport

   To strike a tennis ball using a backhand motion, where the back of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.

   • He backhanded the ball down the line.
   • She prefers to backhand rather than use a forehand.
   • The coach taught him how to backhand effectively.

   ruУдар слеваesRevés (en tenis)frrevers (au tennis)deRückhandschlagptGolpe de esquerdazh反手击球arضربة خلفية

3. Racket stroke description B2 formal sport

   Describing racket strokes made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   • The backhand swing requires good wrist control.
   • He executed a perfect backhand volley.
   • Her backhand technique improved after training.

   ruУдар слеваesRevés (en deportes de raqueta)frRevers (au tennis, etc.)deRückhandschlagptBackhandzh反手击球arضربة خلفية

   Synonymes: backhand shotbackhand stroke

   Antonymes: forehand

4. Handwriting style C1 formal

   A style of handwriting where the letters slant backward, typically to the left.

   • Her backhand script was elegant but hard to read.
   • The letter was written in a distinctive backhand style.
   • Backhand handwriting is less common in modern times.

   ruНаклонный почеркesEscritura inclinada hacia la izquierdafrÉcriture penchée en arrièredeRückwärtsneigung der HandschriftptEscrita inclinada para a esquerdazh左斜书写arخط مائل إلى الوراء

• backhands plural form
• backhands' possessive plural form
• backhand's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate striking or hitting someone or something with the back of the hand, or in sports, hitting a ball with a backhand stroke.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения удара кого-либо или чего-либо тыльной стороной ладони или, в спорте, удара по мячу обратной стороной ракетки.esVerbo que significa golpear a alguien o algo con el dorso de la mano o, en deportes, golpear la pelota con el revés de la raqueta.frVerbe signifiant frapper quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec le dos de la main, ou, dans le sport, frapper une balle avec le revers de la raquette.deVerb, das bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas mit dem Handrücken zu schlagen oder, im Sport, den Ball mit der Rückhand zu spielen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de bater em alguém ou algo com as costas da mão; no esporte, rebater a bola com o lado inverso da raquete ou do bastão.zh用手的掌背击打某人或某物；在体育中，指用球拍的反面击球。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ضرب شخص أو شيء بظهر الكف، أو في الرياضة على ضرب الكرة بالوجه الخلفي للمضرب.

1. Hit a ball backhand B2 formal sport

   To strike a ball, especially in tennis or similar sports, with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   • She backhanded the ball cross-court for a winner.
   • He prefers to backhand rather than use a forehand.
   • The player backhanded the return with great precision.

   ruУдарить с бэкхендаesGolpear de revésfrfrapper en reversdeMit der Rückhand schlagenptBater de backhandzh反手击球arضرب الكرة بالضربة الخلفية

   Antonymes: forehand

2. Make a backhand stroke B2 formal sport

   To execute a racket stroke made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   • He backhanded the shuttlecock to the opponent's backcourt.
   • The coach taught her how to backhand properly.
   • She backhanded the ball with a smooth, fluid motion.

   ruБэкхендesGolpe de revésfrFrapper en reversdeRückhand spielenptBackhandzh反手击球arالضربة الخلفية

   Antonymes: forehand

3. Write with backward slant C1 formal

   To write in a style where the letters slant backward, typically to the left.

   • The calligrapher backhanded the letters for a unique effect.
   • His handwriting backhands slightly, giving it a distinctive look.
   • She backhanded the note, making it hard to read.

   ruПисать с наклоном назадesEscribir con inclinación hacia atrásfrÉcrire en inclinant vers la gauchedeMit Rückwärtsneigung schreibenptEscrever com inclinação para trászh用反向倾斜书写arالكتابة بميل خلفي

• backhanded past participle
• backhanded past simple
• backhanding present participle
• backhands third person singular