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fol·low-through | \ ˈfä-lō-ˌthrü 
, ˌfä-lō-ˈthrü, -lə- \
, ˌfä-lō-ˈthrü, -lə- \Definition of follow-through
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : the part of the stroke following the striking of a ball
2 : the act or an instance of following through
follow through
verbfollowed through; following through; follows through
Definition of follow through (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to continue a stroke or motion to the end of its arc
2 : to press on in an activity or process especially to a conclusion
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follow-through
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of follow-through
sports : the part of a stroke, swing, or kick that happens after a ball is hit
: the act of completing an action or process
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The first known use of follow-through was in 1895
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