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Vorhand

forehand (tennis/table tennis)

noun FOR-hahnt Rare

Usage Note

Vorhand is the stroke hit with the palm leading forward. Vorhand-Topspin is a powerful topspin forehand used in modern table tennis. Antonym: Rückhand. In equestrian contexts Vorhand means the horse's forehand (head, neck, shoulders).

Examples

"Er beendete den Punkt mit einer druckvollen Vorhand längs der Linie."

Natural Translation

He ended the point with a powerful forehand down the line.

Literal Translation

He ended the point with a forceful forehand along the line.

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