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BACKHANDED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Roundabout or ambiguous
Example:
a backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal
Classified under:
Similar:
indirect (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
Synonyms:
backhand; backhanded
Classified under:
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