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forehand
Forehand (noun) means a stroke, for example in tennis, played with the palm of the hand turned towards the direction the ball is hit.
noun
1
A stroke, for example in tennis, played with the palm of the hand turned towards the direction the ball is hit.
"the devastating speed of her forehand return"
2
A throw in disc sports where the disc stays on the same side as the throwing arm and comes off the middle finger.
3
The whole of a horse's body in front of where the rider sits.
4
The most important or main part of something.
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What is the meaning of forehand?
"forehand" (noun) means a stroke, for example in tennis, played with the palm of the hand turned towards the direction the ball is hit.
What is another word for forehand?
Other words for "forehand" include flick.
What is the opposite of forehand?
The opposite of "forehand" is backhand.
What are the different meanings of forehand?
"forehand" has 3 main meanings: 1. A stroke, for example in tennis, played with the palm of the hand turned towards the direction the ball is hit; 2. A throw in disc sports where the disc stays on the same side as the throwing arm and comes off the middle finger; 3. The whole of a horse's body in front of where the rider sits.
