forehand

English

/fɔːhænd/, /fɔːɹhænd/

noun
Definitions
  • (racket sports) A stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.
  • (disc sports) A throw similar to a sidearm throw in baseball, where the disc remains on the throwing-arm side of the body and is led by the middle finger.
  • All of the part of a horse which is before the rider.
  • (archaic) The chief or most important part.
  • Superiority; advantage; start; precedence.
  • (surfing) The hand towards the front of the board.

Etymology

Prefix from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting).

Origin

English

hand

Gloss

style of penmanship, handwriting

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