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FOREHANDED

Dictionary entry overview: What does forehanded mean?

• FOREHANDED (adjective)
The adjective FOREHANDED has 2 senses:

1. (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke
2. having provided for the future

Familiarity information: FOREHANDED used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• FOREHANDED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

forehand; forehanded

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Having provided for the future

Similar:

provident (providing carefully for the future)

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