Definition of "forward"
- noun
Agreement; covenant.
One of the eight players whose primary task is to maintain possession of the ball (compare back).
A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.
An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.
The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.
The front part of a vessel.
An e-mail message that is forwarded to another recipient or recipients; an electronic chain letter.
- adjective
Toward the front or at the front.
Without customary restraint.
Expected in the future.
- adverb
Towards the front or from the front.
In the usual direction of travel.
Into the future.
- verb
To send (something received) to a third party.
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