different between backslap vs backhand

English

Etymology

back +? slap

Verb

backslap (third-person singular simple present backslaps, present participle backslapping, simple past and past participle backslapped)

1. To enthusiastically affirm or congratulate a person, especially by patting them on the back.

Derived terms

• backslapper
• backslapping

Anagrams

• slap-back, slapback

English

Etymology

From back +? hand

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /?bækhænd/

Noun

backhand (plural backhands)

1. (tennis) a stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.
2. Handwriting that leans to the left
3. (Ultimate Frisbee) the standard throw; a throw during which the disc begins on the off-hand side and travels across the chest to be released from the opposite side.
4. The reverse side of the human hand.
5. (surfing) the hand towards the back of the board.

Antonyms

• forehand
• palm

Translations

Verb

backhand (third-person singular simple present backhands, present participle backhanding, simple past and past participle backhanded)

1. to execute a backhand stroke or throw
2. to slap with the back of one's hand

Translations

Adjective

backhand (comparative more backhand, superlative most backhand)

1. (handwriting) Of any left slanting handwriting
2. (of strokes or throws) In the backhand style
3. (ice hockey) Of a play that uses the back side of the hockey stick

Translations

See also

• backhanded

Anagrams

• handback