Definition
Definition of forehanded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sportsTECH. US executed with a forehand strokeTECH. US
- The forehanded shot won the match.
2.
prudentDated US looking to the future with careful planningDated US
- She is forehanded in managing her finances.
3.
financially prudentDated US prudent in managing financial or other resourcesDated US
- His forehanded approach ensured a comfortable retirement..
Origin of forehanded
English, fore (before) + hand (possession)
Examples of forehanded in a sentence
He practiced his forehanded technique for hours. Being forehanded, he saved money for emergencies. Her forehanded approach ensured a secure retirement. She was forehanded with her investments. Being forehanded helped them save money.
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- French:frappé en coup droit, prévoyant, ...
- German:vorhand, vorausschauend, ...
- Italian:di dritto, previdente, ...
- Spanish:de derecha, previsor, ...
- Portuguese:de direita, previdente, ...
- Chinese:正手的, 有远见的, ...
- Japanese:フォアハンドの, 先見の明がある, ...
- Arabic:أمامي, حَذِر, ...
- Hebrew:בְּמַכָּה קָדְמִית מְחוּשֶׁל, מְתֻכְנָן לָעֲתִיד, ...
- Russian:ударный справа, предусмотрительный, ...
- Ukrainian:форхендний, передбачливий, ...
- Hindi:फोरहैंड, सावधान, ...
Definition of forehand - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
racket sportsTECH. stroke with palm facing the stroke directionTECH.
- She hit a powerful forehand to win the point.
2.
disc sportsTECH. throw with disc on throwing-arm sideTECH.
- He mastered the forehand to improve his game.
3.
equestrianDated the part of a horse in front of the riderDated
- The forehand of the horse was well-muscled.
Adjective
1.
strokeTECH. made with the palm facing forwardTECH.
- The forehand shot was powerful and precise.
2.
financeDated paid or done in advanceDated
- The forehand payment was made before the service.
Verb
sport actionTECH. hit or throw forward using the palm or racket faceTECH.
- They forehand the disc with a quick flick.
Expressions with forehand
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shot hit in the air with forehand before ball bounces
She won the point with a quick forehand volley.
stroke with palm facing forward in sports
She won the point with a powerful forehand shot.
hard straight return on the forehand side
She executed a perfect forehand drive in the match.
stroke made with palm facing forward
She hit a powerful forehand stroke during the match.
Origin of forehand
English, fore (front) + hand (hand)
Examples of forehand in a sentence
She practiced her forehand for hours every day. Her forehand throw won the match. The coach praised his forehand during practice. The horse's forehand showed signs of strain. She admired the horse's strong forehand. Her forehand technique impressed the coach.
The player’s forehand swing was unmatched. The forehand fee ensured priority service. Forehand deposits are required for booking. He forehanded the volley into the far corner. They often forehand during practice drills to improve control.
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- French:coup droit, fait avec le coup droit, ...
- German:Vorhandschlag, vorwärts, ...
- Italian:dritto, di dritto, ...
- Spanish:derecha, de derecha, ...
- Portuguese:direita, de direita, ...
- Chinese:正手击球, 正手的, ...
- Japanese:フォアハンド, フォアハンドの, ...
- Arabic:ضَرْبَة أَمامِيَّة, أَمامِي, ...
- Hebrew:כַּף יָד, קִדְמִי, ...
- Russian:удар справа, форхендный, ...
- Ukrainian:удар справа, форхендний, ...
- Hindi:फोरहैंड, अग्रिम, ...
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