Meaning & use
forehand
A stroke in tennis or a similar sport made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the swing.
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She won the point with a powerful forehand hit down the line.
His forehand has always been stronger and more reliable under pressure than his backhand.
A note on using this word
Forehand contrasts directly with backhand, the stroke made with the back of the hand facing forward.
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