backhand

ˈbækˌhænd
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Translation of backhand into German,

Verb

1.

action

tr.
slap using the back of one's hand
tr.
  • He backhanded the intruder in self-defense.Er schlug den Eindringling aus Notwehr mit dem Handrücken.
2.

sports

tr./intr.
perform a stroke with back of hand facing forward
tr./intr.
mit der Rückhand schlagen
  • She backhanded the ball over the net.Sie schlug den Ball mit der Rückhand über das Netz.

Noun

1.

racket hit

stroke in tennis using the back of the hand facing forward
  • He perfected his backhand over the summer.Er hat seine Rückhand über den Sommer perfektioniert.
2.

medical

Rare
the reverse side of the human hand
Rare
Handrücken mHandrückseite
  • He showed the backhand to signal stop.Er zeigte seinen Handrücken, um das Stoppen zu signalisieren.

Adjective

1.

handwriting

Rare
having letters slanting to the left
Rare
nach links geneigt schräg nach links
  • Her backhand writing was hard to read.Ihre Handschrift war nach links geneigt und schwer zu lesen.
2.

sports

Rare
using the back side of the hockey stick
Rare
rückseitig
  • He made a backhand pass to his teammate.Er spielte einen Pass zu seinem Teamkollegen, indem er die rückseitig gelegene Schlägerfläche einsetzte.
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Expressions with backhand: examples in English and translations in German

Rückhand
Rückhandschlag
She won the point with a powerful backhand shot.
Rückhand-Drive
She executed a perfect backhand drive down the line.
Rückhand-Schlag
Rückhand
She perfected her backhand stroke in tennis practice.
beidhändiger Rückhandschlag
She has a powerful two-handed backhand that often surprises her opponents.
Rückhand-Volley
Rückhandvolley
She won the point with a quick backhand volley.

Images of backhand

  • backhand: handwriting style slanting to the left
    (writing) Linksschrift

Synonyms and analogies of backhand in English

Examples of backhand in a sentence

  • In anger, he backhanded the door shut.
  • He backhanded the puck into the goal.
  • The player backhanded the shuttlecock effortlessly.
  • Her backhand has improved significantly.
  • The coach praised his powerful backhand.
  • She slapped the table with the backhand.

Translations of "backhand" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieOberhandnf.

The backhand features a airy, lightweight mesh fabric in classic colors.

Auf der Oberhand kommt ein luftig leichtes Mesh in klassischen Farbstellungen zum Einsatz.

dieHinterhandnf.

His gait is outstanding with a lot of thrust from the backhand.

Sein Gangwerk ist überragend mit sehr viel Schub aus der Hinterhand.

derHandrückennm.

The neoprene material on the backhand offers warmth and flexibility.

Das Neopren Material am Handrücken bietet Wärme und Flexibilität.

derRückhandschlagnm.

She executed a perfect backhand stroke during her tennis match yesterday.

Gestern bei ihrem Tennismatch führte sie einen perfekten Rückhandschlag aus.

dieBackhandnf.

We will work on your technique and teach you forehand and backhand turns.

Wir werden am Duckdive arbeiten und dir erste Forehand und Backhand Turns beibringen.

Adjective
Rückhand-adj./n.

Rift is suitable for advanced and professional players for both backhand and forearm throws.

Rift ist für fortgeschrittene und professionelle Spieler sowohl für Rückhand- als auch für Vorhandwürfe geeignet.

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backhand: Examples and translations in context

Perforated leather on the backhand gives the glove a sporty look.

Perforiertes Leder auf der Oberhand sorgt für sportlichen Look.

Additional stretch inserts on the backhand provide more freedom of movement.

Zusätzliche Stretcheinsätze auf der Oberhand sorgen für mehr Bewegungsfreiheit.

An airy micro mesh was integrated on the backhand.

Auf der Oberhand wurde ein luftiges Micro Mesh integriert.

The elegant color gradient on the backhand is a real eye-catcher.

Ein echter Hingucker ist der elegante Farbverlauf auf der Oberhand.

It impresses with its active backhand, which leads to fantastic movements.

Sie besticht durch ihre aktive Hinterhand, die zu fantastischen Bewegungen führt.

Correct, typey building with an extremely active backhand and a beautiful head.

Korrektes, typvolles Gebäude mit äußerst aktiver Hinterhand und bildschönem Kopf.

It has three outstanding basic gaits with a particularly active backhand.

Sie verfügt über drei herrausragende Grundgangarten mit einer besonders aktiven Hinterhand.

He is also equipped with a very good backhand and piaffiert excellent.

Auch ist er mit einer sehr guten Hinterhand ausgestattet und Piaffiert hervorragend.

See also:

two-handed backhandbackhand shotbackhand stroke
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