Backhand
(noun)
A stroke made with the back of the hand facing forward, as in racket sports.
Origin:
Compound word: back + hand.
Examples:
- He hit the ball with a backhand.
- She had a powerful backhand.
- He was known for his backhand in the game of tennis.
- The backhand shot was a weak point for him.
- She practiced her backhand for hours to improve her technique.