backhander
noun
back·hand·er
ˈbak-ˈhan-dər 
Examples of backhander in a Sentence
She hit a backhander into the net.
the customs official let us know that he might be prepared to look the other way if an appropriate backhander was slipped into his palm
Recent Examples on the Web
After his goal, a backhander off a rebound in the slot, teammate Zach Bogosian retrieved the puck from the net, but the rookie had shot it with such force, the veteran had to work to get it out.
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2024
After watching a Jonas Brothers concert and a stirring national anthem by saxophonist Jake Clemons, some fans weren't settled in their seats before Ondrej Palat sprung Hischier for a backhander between Ersson's pads at 32 seconds.
—Tom Canavan, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
The new Byfield line produced the decisive goal, at 18:13 of the second period, when Byfield converted the rebound of a nifty backhander by Anderson-Dolan.
—Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2024
The defender used her long reach and some slick moves to deke past the St. Mary’s defender, and coolly finished the play with a backhander to beat Catino.
—Olivia Nolan, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Mar. 2023
Ullmark stopped Anthony Cirelli’s backhander on a partial breakaway with about seven minutes left.
—Ken Powtak, ajc, 25 Mar. 2023
Clayton Keller showed great control with the puck along the boards during the power play and gave the green light for Boyd’s backhander at 12:44 in the second.
—Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 16 Mar. 2023
Hall cut in front and beat Sorokin with a backhander for the game-winner.
—Ken Powtak, Star Tribune, 10 May 2021
Acquired from the New York Rangers in a trade last September after a 13-year career, Staal put Detroit up 1-0 at 2:58 of the second period with his backhander in close.
—Bill Whitehead, Star Tribune, 7 Feb. 2021
John Shipley, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2024
After watching a Jonas Brothers concert and a stirring national anthem by saxophonist Jake Clemons, some fans weren't settled in their seats before Ondrej Palat sprung Hischier for a backhander between Ersson's pads at 32 seconds.
—Tom Canavan, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
The new Byfield line produced the decisive goal, at 18:13 of the second period, when Byfield converted the rebound of a nifty backhander by Anderson-Dolan.
—Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2024
The defender used her long reach and some slick moves to deke past the St. Mary’s defender, and coolly finished the play with a backhander to beat Catino.
—Olivia Nolan, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Mar. 2023
Ullmark stopped Anthony Cirelli’s backhander on a partial breakaway with about seven minutes left.
—Ken Powtak, ajc, 25 Mar. 2023
Clayton Keller showed great control with the puck along the boards during the power play and gave the green light for Boyd’s backhander at 12:44 in the second.
—Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 16 Mar. 2023
Hall cut in front and beat Sorokin with a backhander for the game-winner.
—Ken Powtak, Star Tribune, 10 May 2021
Acquired from the New York Rangers in a trade last September after a 13-year career, Staal put Detroit up 1-0 at 2:58 of the second period with his backhander in close.
—Bill Whitehead, Star Tribune, 7 Feb. 2021
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“Backhander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backhander. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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