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backhander::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | blow |
Examples of backhander
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Stewart's backhander put the Blues up 2-1 on the first shot of the third period.
From the sfgate.com
He picked up a loose puck and scored on a backhander while sliding on his knees.
From the timesunion.com
Kamil Kreps scored on a backhander from the slot to put the Panthers on top 4-2.
From the al.com
That set the stage for Jeff Carter, who beat Valiquette by lifting a backhander.
From the delawareonline.com
The rebound came right back to Zubrus, whose backhander almost snuck past Miller.
From the sacbee.com
Jason Spezza's backhander was stopped by Tim Thomas to secure the win for Boston.
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Hecht backhanded a pass across the crease to Flynn, whose backhander beat Lehner.
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Thompson beat sophomore goalie Chris Rawlings with a backhander to pull UNH even.
From the boston.com
Arnott tested the veteran with a hard shot, then tried again with a backhander.
From the bostonherald.com
- A backhanded blow
- A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards; A blow with the back of the hand; A bribe
- A shot that is taken from the backside of the blade.
- A payment given, normally in a secretive fashion like a bribe.
- When a player strikes a ball and it goes backwards instead of forwards. Players do this on purpose a part of the strategy of Polo.
- Old term for hitting a horse with the whip in the carrying position.
- An illicit bribe or kickback.
