Definition of "backhand"

(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.  examples

Handwriting that leans to the left  examples

(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.  examples

The reverse side of the human hand.  examples

(surfing) the hand towards the back of the board.  examples

to execute a backhand stroke or throw  examples

to slap with the back of one's hand  examples

(of handwriting) Slanting to the left.  quotations  examples

(of strokes or throws) In the backhand style  examples

(ice hockey) Of a play that uses the back side of the hockey stick  examples