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Forehand Definition & Meaning

forehand
adjective
  1. (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke
noun
  1. (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)

"Forehand" in song lyrics

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  • "sandra forehand"
    AOL — AOL
  • "tnnis forehand"
    AOL — AOL
  • "tennis forehand"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does forehand mean?
(of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)
What part of speech is forehand?
Forehand is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does forehand have?
Forehand has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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