forehand
noun/ˈfɔrˌhænd/
Frequency rank: #17,106 most common English word
Meaning
A stroke in tennis or other racket sports played with the palm of the hand facing forward.
Example sentence
She won the match with powerful forehand shots that her opponent could not return.
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