rovescio

• IPA^(key): /roˈvɛʃ.ʃo/
• Rhymes: -ɛʃʃo
• Hyphenation: ro‧vè‧scio

Inherited from Latin reversus.

rovescio (feminine rovescia, masculine plural rovesci, feminine plural rovesce)

1. contrary, opposite
2. inside-out
3. upside-down
4. supine
5. (sports) backhanded
6. (relational, knitting) purl

rovescio m (plural rovesci)

1. reverse, back side (of a surface, etc.)
2. (numismatics) reverse, back side (of a surface, etc.)
3. (figurative) reverse, setback
4. (figurative) (the) opposite, (the) contrary (of what is asked, expected, etc.)
5. toppling, falling precipitously
6. sudden, violent fall
7. heavy shower (of rain, snow, etc.)
8. (knitting) purl stitch
9. (sports, tennis) backhand shot
10. backhand (slap)

• rovescio d'acqua
• rovescio della medaglia

rovescio

1. first-person singular present indicative of rovesciare