Synonyms for forehand
ˈfɔrˌhænd, ˈfoʊr-fore·hand

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1. forehandnoun

   Synonyms:
   flick

   Antonyms:
   backhand

2. forehandnoun

   (racket sports) a stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke

   Synonyms:
   flick

   Antonyms:
   backhand

3. forehandnoun

   (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

   Synonyms:
   flick

   Antonyms:
   backhand

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1. forehand, forehand stroke, forehand shotadjective

   (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)

   Synonyms:
   forehand shot, forehand stroke

2. forehand(a), forehandedadjective

   (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke

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1. Rafa Nadal:

   Yeah, everything worries me about Dimitrov, he's a very good player. He serves well, very good forehand. Backhand, too. Slice also.

2. Caroline Wozniacki:

   It was only fitting that my last match would be a three- setter, a grinder and my career would finish with a forehand error. I guess it was meant to be, i really am happy. I'm excited for what's to come. You might see me around off the court.

3. Stan Wawrinka:

   I played one good point, aggressive, then he missed an easy forehand, and you’re back.

4. Roger Federer:

   Denis Shapovalov's one of the big shotmakers in the game. I love Denis Shapovalov forehand, it's an exciting draw for John and for Roger Federer here, playing these young guys. They are not just young, but they are very good, as well.

5. Del Potro:

   My game is to serve strong and try and make winners with my forehand, if my backhand is okay, I will be aggressive with it in the future.