1. A stroke in tennis, badminton, or similar sports executed with the back of the hand facing the direction of movement
She won the point with a powerful backhand stroke down the line.
Ela ganhou o ponto com um golpe de revés poderoso na linha.
2. A sudden unexpected setback or misfortune
The scandal was a severe backhand blow to his reputation.
O escândalo foi um severo golpe de revés para sua reputação.