n. Sports A stroke or motion, as of a racket, made with the back of the hand facing outward and the arm moving forward.n. Sports A pass or shot in hockey made with the back of the blade of the stick.n. Sports A catch made in baseball by reaching across the body with the palm turned toward the ball.n. Handwriting characterized by letters that slant to the left.adj. Made with or using a backhand.ad. With a backhanded stroke or motion.v. Sports To perform, catch, or hit with a backhand: She backhanded the ball crosscourt.