backhanded

Definition

With the back of the hand.

Etymology

From back + hand + -ed.

Example Sentences

• "The trader roars like an animal whose paw has been caught in a trap, but he hauls back his other arm and lands a backhanded blow to the side of her head that knocks her sideways onto the babushki bench."
• "Some casters can do a cross-body or backhanded cast quite effectively."
• "With your palm facing down, your wrist snaps forward. This is the same type of motion used for the backhanded change-up."