forehander — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A shot played forehand.

2. A surfer who approaches a swell facing the wave ("on their forehand") rather than with the wave behind them ("on their backhand").

   Examples

   The morning brought an increased swell; long, perfect, down-the-line, 6-8' freight trains — a forehander's dream and a backhanders nightmare

3. The crew member in charge of managing the foresail.

   Examples

   Then he heard the wailing cry of the forehander as the crowd manned the braces.

   More examples (1)

   I had not been below ten minutes when I heard Mr. Hughes shouting orders; then there came the cries of the forehander, and the creaking of brace blocks, as the yards were trimmed once more.