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backhand
[/ˈbækhænd/]
noun/verb/adjective
pl: backhands
golpe de costas
1.
A stroke in tennis, badminton, or similar sports made with the back of the hand facing the direction of movement
She hit a powerful backhand down the line.
Ela acertou um golpe de costas poderoso na linha.
2.
A blow or hit made with the back of the hand
He gave her a backhand across the face.
Ele deu um revés na sua cara.
3.
An indirect or cutting remark
His compliment was actually a backhand insult.
Seu elogio era na verdade um insulto velado.
4.
To hit or strike with the back of the hand
Don't backhand your opponent in the match.
Não acerte seu oponente com um golpe de costas na partida.
Synonyms
reverse
backswing
Antonyms
forehand
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
golpe de costas
most common term in Brazil
Brazil - Sports
backhand
often used as-is in sports contexts
Portugal
golpe de costas
standard Portuguese term
Portugal - Tennis
revés
traditional term used in tennis
Related Idioms & Phrases
backhand compliment - um elogio que é na verdade uma crítica disfarçada
get a backhand - receber um golpe de costas ou uma crítica velada
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