rovescio
See also: rovesciò
Italian edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
Inherited from Latin reversus.
Adjective edit
rovescio (feminine rovescia, masculine plural rovesci, feminine plural rovesce)
Noun edit
rovescio m (plural rovesci)
- reverse, back side (of a surface, etc.)
- (numismatics) reverse, back side (of a surface, etc.)
- (figurative) reverse, setback
- (figurative) (the) opposite, (the) contrary (of what is asked, expected, etc.)
- toppling, falling precipitously
- sudden, violent fall
- heavy shower (of rain, snow, etc.)
- (knitting) purl stitch
- (sports, tennis) backhand shot
- backhand (slap)
Derived terms edit
Etymology 2 edit
Verb edit
rovescio