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backhand

noun

Definition of backhand

as in copperplate

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Recent Examples of backhand Tagger’s performance was punctuated by a series of flashing one-handed backhand winners, putting more spotlight on the shot which makes her something of a unicorn on the WTA Tour. — James Hansen, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The left-hander escaped the fifth with the help of third baseman Vaughn Grissom, who made a backhand diving stop of José Fermín’s grounder, scrambled to the bag for a forceout and threw to first to complete a double play. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 The two-time major champion raised her arms in the air after Pegula sent a weak backhand into the net on the first match point in an all-American quarterfinal on Centre Court. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for backhand

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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

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The day after Morrison and the children assaulted her son, the boy’s mother walked into the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office to write out a report in neat, looping cursive.

— Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 15 July 2026
On either side of the monogram were the couple's wedding date and location in cursive.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of cursive

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The collection also offers a ringer tee, pocket tee and garden tote with an all-over Levi’s x Sky High Farm Goods print.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
After appearing on the spring-summer 2026 runways at Khaite, Tory Burch, and Altuzarra, this season’s reboot is all about modern silhouettes and fresh styling tricks that make the print feel exciting again.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 July 2026

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The commission held a hearing last week to weigh the claims in Gilnack’s objection, hearing testimony from a forensic document examiner and a handwriting expert.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Apple’s Scribble feature (which converts handwriting to text) works seamlessly with Procreate.

— Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Definition of handwriting

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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

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Other cast members have a history with the script from readings or workshops.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Because of a broken left hand, the 10th-year coach sported a small cast near his wrist, while his right hand held a practice script, and the rest of his slim frame looked healthy in his typical shorts and T-shirt.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

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