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FOREHAND Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word forehand. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word forehand. (close relations)
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forehandedforehandedness

Best Alternative Words for FOREHAND

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flick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)

• a short stroke

• a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

verb

• flash intermittently

• look through a book or other written material

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a quick motion

• shine unsteadily

• twitch or flutter

• cause to make a snapping sound

• touch or hit with a light, quick blow

• remove with a flick (of the hand)

forehanded
adjectiveadj
adjective

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

adjective satellite

• having provided for the future

forehand shot
nounn
noun

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

forehand stroke
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For FOREHAND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for forehand, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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return

Alternatives for FLICK

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