Definition of "forehand" in Englisch

noun

1. (racket sports) A stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.

2. (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.

3. All of the part of a horse which is before the rider.

4. (archaic) The chief or most important part.

5. Superiority; advantage; start; precedence.

6. (surfing) The hand towards the front of the board.

adjective

1. Beforehand; paid in advance.

   • a forehand rent

verb

1. (transitive) To strike with a forehand stroke.