forehand stroke

/ˌfɔrˈhænd stroʊk/
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Definitions of forehand stroke
  1. noun
    (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, forehand shot
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    type of:
    return
    a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player
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