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Forward (Noun)

The person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey.

Nouns denoting people.

The basketball team's star forward led the league in scoring that season.
Johnson, the team's left forward, scored twice in the soccer match against their arch-rivals.
The hockey forward took a face-off and won possession of the puck for his team.
As the visiting team's forward advanced toward the goal, their fans held their breath in anticipation.
Forward Emily Wilson has won numerous awards for her outstanding performance in women's college soccer.

A position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

She excelled as a forward in her college soccer team, scoring numerous goals throughout her career.
The star forward of the basketball team was known for his incredible dunking ability.
The power forward position required a combination of strength and agility, skills which the young player was still developing.
As the team's left forward, she was responsible for handling the ball and moving it down the field to her teammates.
In hockey, the forwards are usually responsible for scoring goals, while the defensemen and goaltender try to stop them.