hindhand

/ˈhɪndhænd/

Definitions

1. noun

The hand or arm used by a person who is left-handed, especially in sports or other activities requiring manual dexterity.

“The tennis player had to switch to her hindhand to hit the backhand shot.”

2. verb

To use the hindhand in a particular activity, especially in sports or other manual activities.

“She had to learn to hindhand the racket to play tennis effectively.”

Synonyms

  • left-hand
  • non-dominant

Antonyms

  • dominant
  • right-hand