"groundstroke" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: groundstrokes [plural]
Etymology: ground + stroke. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ground|stroke}} ground + stroke Head templates: {{en-noun}} groundstroke (plural groundstrokes)
  1. (tennis) A forehand or backhand shot that is executed after the ball has bounced once on the court. Categories (topical): Tennis Synonyms: ground-stroke
    Sense id: en-groundstroke-en-noun-s2BgAQnJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, tennis

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