forehand
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1fore·hand

noun \-ˌhand\

Definition of FOREHAND

1
archaic : superior position : advantage
2
: the part of a horse that is before the rider
3
: a forehand stroke (as in tennis or racquets); also : the side on which such strokes are made

Examples of FOREHAND

  1. She hit a forehand across the court.

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First Known Use of FOREHAND

1557

2forehand

adjective

Definition of FOREHAND

1
obsolete : done or given in advance : prior
2
: made with the palm of the hand turned in the direction in which the hand is moving <a forehand tennis stroke>

First Known Use of FOREHAND

1599

3forehand

adverb

Definition of FOREHAND

: with a forehand stroke

First Known Use of FOREHAND

1925

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