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/ˈbækhænd/

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noun

Rückhand

A stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.

Examples :

"During the tennis match, Maria returned the serve with a powerful backhand. "

Während des Tennismatches returnierte Maria den Aufschlag mit einer kraftvollen Rückhand.

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noun

Linksschrift

Handwriting that leans to the left

Examples :

"Her backhand made it difficult to read her notes, as the letters all slanted to the left. "

Ihre Linksschrift erschwerte das Lesen ihrer Notizen, da die Buchstaben alle nach links geneigt waren.

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noun

Rückhandwurf

(Ultimate Frisbee) the standard throw; a throw during which the disc begins on the off-hand side and travels across the chest to be released from the opposite side.

Examples :

"During the Ultimate Frisbee practice, Liam practiced his backhand throws. "

Während des Ultimate Frisbee-Trainings übte Liam seine Rückhandwürfe.

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noun

Rückseite der Hand

The reverse side of the human hand.

Examples :

"My little sister accidentally slapped the backhand of my hand. "

Meine kleine Schwester hat versehentlich auf meinen Handrücken geschlagen.

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noun

Rückhand

The hand towards the back of the board.

Examples :

"The carpenter used the backhand of his hammer to tap the nail gently into the wood. "

Der Zimmermann benutzte die Rückseite seines Hammers, um den Nagel vorsichtig in das Holz zu klopfen.

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verb

Mit der Rückhand spielen

To execute a backhand stroke or throw

Examples :

"Maria had to backhand the tennis ball because it bounced to her left side. "

Maria musste den Tennisball mit der Rückhand spielen, weil er auf ihre linke Seite sprang.

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verb

Mit dem Handrücken schlagen

To slap with the back of one's hand

Examples :

"He backhanded the book across the table to his sister. "

Er schlug das Buch mit dem Handrücken über den Tisch zu seiner Schwester.

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adjective

Schrägschrift, nach links geneigt

(handwriting) Of any left slanting handwriting

Examples :

"My grandmother's handwriting was backhand, with all the letters leaning to the left. "

Die Handschrift meiner Großmutter war eine Schrägschrift, bei der sich alle Buchstaben nach links neigten.

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adjective

Rückhand

(of strokes or throws) In the backhand style

Examples :

"My tennis instructor praised my backhand stroke. "

Mein Tennistrainer lobte meinen Rückhandschlag.

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adjective

Rückhand

Of a play that uses the back side of the hockey stick

Examples :

"He scored on a backhand shot."

Er erzielte ein Tor mit einem Rückhandschuss.