FOREHAND Definition & Meaning

forehand

[ fawr-hand, fohr- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

(in tennis, squash, etc.) of, relating to, or noting a stroke made from the same side of the body as that of the hand holding the racket, paddle, etc. Compare backhand ( def 5 ).
being in front or ahead.
foremost or leading.
done beforehand; given or made in advance, as a payment.

noun

(in tennis, squash, etc.) a forehand stroke.
the part of a horse that is in front of the rider.
Cards. the player on the dealer's left, in a game with three players. Compare endhand, middlehand.
Archaic. a superior or advantageous position.

adverb

(in tennis, squash, etc.) with a forehand stroke.

forehand

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adjective

sport
1. (of a stroke) made with the racket held so that the wrist is facing the direction of the stroke
2. of or relating to the right side of a right-handed player or the left side of a left-handed player
foremost or paramount
done or given beforehand

noun

sport
1. a forehand stroke
2. the side on which such strokes are made
the part of a horse in front of the saddle
a frontal position

adverb

sport with a forehand stroke

verb

sport to play (a shot) forehand

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of forehand¹

First recorded in 1535–45; fore- + hand

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The 23-year-old's serve was broken eight times as she continually struggled to hold serve, while her baseline game was shaky and led to a host of forehand errors.

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Raducanu sealed victory with a ripping forehand winner on her second match point, breaking into a beaming smile and clasping the peak of her hat in shock.

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His forehand switched from punchy to loaded with spin, keeping opponents guessing, while sharp footwork allowed him to stay in rallies longer.

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After sending a forehand long on his first championship point, Draper completed the job at the second attempt when Rune pushed a return wide with the Briton rushing to the net.

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With the accuracy and pace of his first serve providing a rock-solid base, the Briton was able to use his forehand to punishing effect and quickly raced ahead before clinching a standout victory.

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