forehand

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)
adjective (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke

From fore- + hand.

“Such true blood! three hours and and a half indeed coming only three and twenty miles! look at that creature, and suppose it possible if you can.” “He does look very hot, to be sure.” “Hot! he had not turned a hair till we came to Walcot Church; but look at his forehand; look at his loins; only see how he moves; that horse cannot go less than ten miles an hour: tie his legs and he will get on. — Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen

forehand stroke, forehand shot

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