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Backheel

Backheel \Back"heel`\, n. (Wrestling) A method of tripping by getting the leg back of the opponent's heel on the outside and pulling forward while pushing his body back; a throw made in this way. -- v. t. To trip (a person) in this way.

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backheel

n. (context soccer English) A kick played by the heel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing. vb. 1 (cx soccer English) To perform such a kick. 2 (cx wrestling English) To perform such a trip or throw.

Usage examples of "backheel".

On the last word, timing his pace accurately, she spun round and delivered a vicious backheel to his crotch.

Calkins suddenly grabbed him, backheeled him and again Cris hit the dust.

It took all his strength, but he backheeled the man, his useless arm flapping and blasting pain.

He backheeled me suddenly, and I hit the ground hard on my shoulder blades, but kicked up my feet and turned a complete somersault, coming up fast.