revés

Definitions of revés
  1. noun
    turning in the opposite direction
    synonyms: revocación, vuelta
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    types:
    cambio de sentido
    complete reversal of direction of travel
    type of:
    viraje
    the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented
  2. noun
    a sweeping stroke or blow
    synonyms: ataque, lapo, lechazo, leche, manotada, manotazo, tarja, trompada
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    type of:
    golpe
    (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
  3. noun
    a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
  4. noun
    the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
    synonyms: dorso, vuelta
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    antonyms:
    anverso
    the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design
    type of:
    cara, lado
    an extended outer surface of an object
  5. noun
    an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
    synonyms: adversidad, contratiempo, descalabro, percance, tiro, tropiezo
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    type of:
    suceso
    an event that happens
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