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forehanded

/ˈfɔːrˌhæn.dɪd/

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adjective

/ˈfɔːrˌhæn.dɪd/formalamericanobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее бережливый, предусмотрительный или хорошо обеспеченный; также исторически использовалось для описания удара справа в спорте.

An obsolete adjective meaning thrifty, prudent, or well-provided for; also used historically to describe a forehand stroke in sports.

  1. Racket strokeB2formalsport

    Describing a stroke in tennis or similar sports where the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.

    ruУдар справа

    • She has a powerful forehanded drive.
    • He practiced his forehanded returns for hours.
    • The coach emphasized proper technique for forehanded shots.

    Synonymsforehand

    Antonymsbackhanded

  2. Prudent or thriftyC1formalbritish

    Having made careful provision for the future; being economical or prudent.

    ruОсмотрительный или бережливый

    • His forehanded nature ensured he had savings for retirement.
    • She was forehanded with her resources, never wasting anything.
    • The forehanded farmer stored enough grain for the winter.

    Synonymscarefuleconomicalfrugalprovidentprudentthrifty

    Antonymsextravagantimprovidentprofligatethriftlesswasteful

Forms
  • more forehanded comparative form
  • most forehanded superlative form
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