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English adjective: forehand

1. forehand (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke


Synonymsforehanded


Antonymsbackhand, backhanded


English noun: forehand

1. forehand (act) (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)


Synonymsforehand shot, forehand stroke


Broader (hypernym)return


Domain categorybadminton, lawn tennis, squash, squash rackets, squash racquets, tennis









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