Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

key forward

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.82 in modern English

Syllables: key -for-ward
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tall forward (traditionally, a centre half-forward or full-forward).

Example Sentences

"Many of the best key forwards also apply pressure and threaten at ground level and, at his best, Walker does likewise."

Inflected Forms

key forwards (plural)

Questions

What does key forward mean?: A tall forward (traditionally, a centre half-forward or full-forward).

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