backhand

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   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. 2
   Handwriting that leans to the left.
3. 3
   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. 4
   The back of the hand: the reverse side (dorsal side) of the human hand or other primate hand.
5. 5
   The hand towards the back of the board.

Verb

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

Adjective

1. 1
   Slanting to the left.
2. 2
   In the backhand style.
3. 3
   Using the back side of the hockey stick.