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forehand

[ˈfɔːrhænd]
nounpl: forehands
golpe de direita
1. A stroke in tennis, badminton, or similar racquet sports made with the palm of the hand facing forward
She hit a powerful forehand down the line to win the point.
Ela acertou um golpe de direita poderoso na linha lateral para ganhar o ponto.
2. The front or palm side of the hand
He caught the ball with his forehand.
Ele pegou a bola com a palma da mão.
3. In some contexts, advantage or superior position
They had the forehand in negotiations.
Eles tinham vantagem nas negociações.
Synonyms
forehand strokedrive
Antonyms
backhand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
golpe de direita
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese for the tennis stroke
Portugal
golpe de direita
Standard term used in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
direita
Shortened informal version used in casual sports contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

forehand advantage - a superior position or advantage
play one's forehand - to use one's strengths
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