Backhand and Forehanded
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Backhand
Backhand adjective - (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke.
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Synonyms for Backhand
Forehanded is an antonym for backhand.
Nearby Words: backhanded, backhander
Forehanded
Forehanded adjective - (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke.
Backhand is an antonym for forehanded.
Nearby Word: forehand
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