backhand

noun

Definition of backhandnext
as in copperplate

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Recent Examples of backhand Sun Yingsha’s speed, anticipation, backhand counterattacks, and composure under pressure have made her one of the greatest table-tennis athletes of all time. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 June 2026 Alexander recalled how his mom taught him her signature backhand in a more relaxed manner, while his dad was more intense. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 The break came after Zverev had a bit of luck when a backhand return hit the net but dribbled over on game point for Cobolli. — Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 Kyros scrambled to get the ball and made a perfect backhand flip to Tate covering at the plate. — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for backhand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backhand
  1. copperplate
  2. cursive
  3. print
  4. handwriting
  5. penmanship
  6. script
  7. running hand
  8. hand
Noun
  • National Archives and Records Administration The exhibit features a number of historic papers, including an original engraving of the Declaration of Independence, printed from a copperplate of the original.
    — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • For this work, the artist used a scraper on copperplate with determined strength, creating a print with a range of tone similar to watercolor.
    — Peter Saenger, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2021
Definition of copperplate
Noun
  • On either side of the monogram were the couple's wedding date and location in cursive.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Cursive Just like reading an analog clock and using a map, reading and writing in cursive has proven, for many young people, unnecessary.
    — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 30 June 2026
Definition of cursive
Noun
  • Opt for high-quality sets in bold prints and keep them in constant rotation.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • The singer also shared several photos of herself, including one of her seemingly posing nude while holding a white T-shirt with the Music, Fashion, Film track list in black print.
    — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
Definition of print
Noun
  • Additional tests could include handwriting analysis, fingerprint scans and DNA examination, the Journal reported.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • There was little or no organization among them, and some were scrawled in barely decipherable handwriting.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
Definition of handwriting
Noun
  • But while in his penmanship, the recipe still has her hands all over it.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Many pointed to an episode from the month prior, where a response from contestant Sadie Goldberger was not accepted because of her penmanship.
    — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Definition of penmanship
Noun
  • For a stable, repo-local script, that critique holds, and wrapping every small command in a gateway adds surface area no one needs.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The studio tapped Ana Nogueira to write the script, a holdover from the former DCEU plans for a standalone Supergirl film.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Definition of script
Noun
  • The hot local labor market is running hand in hand with a hot property market.
    — Claire Bushey and Peter Campbell, Ars Technica, 8 May 2023
  • Bottom line: Your search is over for the ultimate winter running hand protection for any conditions.
    — Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
Definition of running hand
Noun
  • Barin is the hotel’s high-end teppanyaki restaurant, seating 10 people at the counter and up to 16 in booths lining a long mural hand-drawn on gold leaf depicting Osaka’s history.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Her boyfriend Eric Lopez looked at her, making a thumbs-up sign with both hands, which made her laugh.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
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