Backhand and Penmanship

Backhand

Backhand noun - A return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.
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Synonyms for Backhand

Penmanship and backhand are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Penmanship" instead a noun "Backhand".

Nearby Words: backhanded, backhander

Penmanship

Penmanship noun - The form or style of a particular person's writing.
Usage example: doctors are famous for their illegible penmanship
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Synonyms for Penmanship

Backhand and penmanship are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhand" instead a noun "Penmanship".

Nearby Word: penman
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