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Meaning of forehand

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

forehand

Pronunciation:/fɔːhænd//fɔːɹhænd/

noun

Definitions

  1. (racket sports) A stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.

  2. (disc sports) A throw similar to a sidearm throw in baseball, where the disc remains on the throwing-arm side of the body and is led by the middle finger.

  3. All of the part of a horse which is before the rider.

  4. The chief or most important part.

verb

Definitions

  1. To strike with a forehand stroke.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Beforehand; paid in advance.

    Example: a forehand rent