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
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The Avs had the lead by then, courtesy of a Sam Girard backhander.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
Ohgren shifted around Swayman and tucked in a backhander in for the shootout winner.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
The shootout went seven rounds and Liam Ohgren was the only player to score, beating Jeremy Swayman with a backhander.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Sprung on a breakaway, Boldly’s crafty backhander slipped past the Edmonton goalie on the glove side less than five minutes into the game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
Ohgren shifted around Swayman and tucked in a backhander in for the shootout winner.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
The shootout went seven rounds and Liam Ohgren was the only player to score, beating Jeremy Swayman with a backhander.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Sprung on a breakaway, Boldly’s crafty backhander slipped past the Edmonton goalie on the glove side less than five minutes into the game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for backhander
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“Backhander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backhander. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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