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Term: Ground Stroke

Definition:

A ground stroke refers to a tennis shot played by hitting the ball after it has bounced once on the player's side of the court. It can be executed off the forehand or backhand side of the body and is typically played from the baseline.

Senses:

1. Noun: A tennis shot played after the ball has bounced once on the player's side of the court.
2. Noun: Any powerful or forceful shot played near the ground in sports like squash, badminton, or baseball.

Sample Sentences:

1. She hit a powerful ground stroke down the line, leaving her opponent stranded.
2. In tennis, a well-executed ground stroke can put your opponent on the defensive.
3. The squash player's ground stroke was so precise that it hugged the wall, making it impossible to return.
4. The baseball player sent a ground stroke towards the shortstop, hoping for a quick single.

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