See Also: forehand(dictionary)
forehand(dictionary)
Forehand - Ice Hockey(gambling)
FOREHAND RENT, Eng(law)

forehand (iou)



forehand noun & adjective. M16.
[from FORE- + HAND noun.]
A. noun.
An arrow for shooting straight in front of one. Only in M16.
The position in front or above; the upper hand, the advantage. obsolete exc. Scot. M16.
b. That which holds the front position; the vanguard. rare (Shakes.). Only in E17.
The part of a horse which would be in front of a rider. E17.
Tennis & Badminton etc. A forehand stroke. E20.
on the forehand (on the side on which one must strike a ball etc.) forehanded.
Tennis World Her killer forehand is now supported by a..top spin backhand.
b. adjective.
Designating an arrow for shooting straight before one. Only in L16.
Done or given at some earlier time; (of a payment) made in advance. obsolete exc. Scot. L16.
Foremost, leading. obsolete exc. Scot. M17.
Tennis & Badminton etc. Designating a stroke played with the arm extended away from the body and the palm of the hand facing one's opponent. Also, designating an area of a court in which such a stroke is usually played. L19.
J. Barrington The most efficient forehand volley is built up on a relatively short back-swing.
forehander noun (Tennis & Badminton etc.) a forehand stroke E20.