forehand

Meanings

1. A stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.
2. 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.
3. All of the part of a horse which is before the rider.
4. The chief or most important part.
5. Superiority; advantage; start; precedence.
6. The hand towards the front of the board.

1. Beforehand; paid in advance.

1. To strike with a forehand stroke.

1. A surname.

Etymology

From fore- + hand.