<p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>(in tennis, squash, etc.) of, relating to, or noting a stroke made from the same side of the body as that of the hand holding the racket, paddle, etc. Compare backhand.</li><li>being in front or ahead.</li><li>foremost or leading.</li><li>done beforehand; given or made in advance, as a payment.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>(in tennis, squash, etc.) a forehand stroke.</li><li>the part of a horse that is in front of the rider.</li><li>Cards. the player on the dealer's left, in a game with three players. Compare endhand, middlehand.</li><li>Archaic. a superior or advantageous position.</li></ul><p><strong>Adverb:</strong></p><ul><li>(in tennis, squash, etc.) with a forehand stroke.</li></ul>