Backhand and Forehanded

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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