1. underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.)
2. cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning
3. reverse grip (e.g. of a sword)
when read as "さかて"
4. turning the tables (on an opponent)
5. reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock
oft. ぎゃくて
6. foul trick
when read as "ぎゃくて"