forehand
adjective
(in tennis, squash, etc.) of, relating to, or noting a stroke made from the same side of the body as that of the hand holding the racket, paddle, etc.
forehands
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pluralof forehand.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Fritz finally got the job done after one hour and 49 minutes, Jodar misfiring on a pair of forehands to bring it to a close.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
She hit a couple of sizzler forehands that found the lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The battle went down to the wire and it was a few mistimed forehands from Gauff that gave Svitolina the opening in the last game to complete an emotional victory.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
The players who enjoy heavy top-spin on their forehands - like Kartal - often also enjoy hitting their slice backhands.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2025
Charles saw the rush of the leading black, And the forehands lift and the men sway back; He steadied his horse, then with crash and crying The top of the Turk's Grave Fence went flying.
From Right Royal by John Masefield
