forehanded
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fore·hand·ed
(fôr′hăn′dĭd)adj.
1. Forehand, as in tennis.
2.
a. Looking or planning ahead; circumspect.
b. Having ample financial resources; well-off.
fore′hand′ed·ly adv.
fore′hand′ed·ness n.
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forehanded
(ˌfɔːˈhændɪd)adj
a. thrifty
b. well-off
adv, adj
(General Sporting Terms) sport a less common word for forehand
ˌforeˈhandedly adv
ˌforeˈhandedness n
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fore•hand•ed
(ˈfɔrˈhæn dɪd, ˈfoʊr-)adj.
2. capable of dealing or coping with unexpected problems.
3. providing for the future; prudent; thrifty.
4. in good financial circumstances; well-to-do.
adv. [1585–95]
fore′hand′ed•ly, adv.
fore′hand′ed•ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | forehanded - (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke |
2. | forehanded - having provided for the future provident - providing carefully for the future; "wild squirrels are provident"; "a provident father plans for his children's education" |
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forehanded
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