forehander

Meaning

Noun

  • A shot played forehand.
  • A surfer who approaches a swell facing the wave ("on their forehand") rather than with the wave behind them ("on their backhand").
  • The crew member in charge of managing the foresail.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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