forehand
forehand Lexical Profile
forehand Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A stroke played with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke in tennis and other racket sports.
"She hit a crosscourt forehand that landed right on the baseline."
The part of a horse that is in front of the rider, comprising the head, neck, shoulders, and forelegs.
"The dressage judge noted that the horse was moving too heavily on its forehand."
• adjective
Executed with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, as in tennis or other racket sports.
"He won the final point with a powerful forehand volley."
• adverb
With a stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of movement.
"The coach taught the beginners how to hit the ball forehand before introducing more complex shots."
• Rhymes for forehand
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in late Middle English from the prefix 'fore-' (in front) and 'hand', originally referring to the front part of a horse before being adopted in racket sports in the 19th century.