A thin, broad piece of food, such as bread, meat, or cake, cut from a larger portion. A stroke that makes the ball curve away to the right (for a left-handed player, the left), typically inadvertently. Compare with hook. A utensil with a broad, flat blade for lifting foods such as cake and fish. Cut (something, especially food) into slices. Strike (the ball) or play (a stroke) so that the ball curves away to the right (for a left-handed player, the left), typically inadvertently.