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forehand

The correct spelling is forehand.

How to pronounce forehand

noun

IPA: /fɔːhænd/

Say it like: For-eha-nd

The correct spelling is forehand. (racket sports) A stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke. For example: "a forehand rent"

Usage Examples

a forehand rent

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(racket sports) A stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.
  2. 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. 3.All of the part of a horse which is before the rider.
  4. 4.The chief or most important part.
  5. 5.Superiority; advantage; start; precedence.

verb

  1. 1.To strike with a forehand stroke.

adjective

  1. 1.Beforehand; paid in advance.

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