power forward

noun

A forward who is the taller of the two forward positions, and is often responsible for scoring near the basket, collecting rebounds and blocking shots in defense.

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Meanings

nounpower forward (plural power forwards)

plural power forwards

  1. ball gamesA forward who is the taller of the two forward positions, and is often responsible for scoring near the basket, collecting rebounds and blocking shots in defense.
  2. hobbiesA forward who is capable of both rugged physical play and scoring goals.

Translations

Finnish iso laitahyökkääjä
  • iso laitahyökkääjäa basketball player
French ailier fort
  • ailier forta basketball player
German Power Forward
  • Power Forwarda basketball player
Italian ala grande
  • ala grandea basketball player
Portuguese ala-pivô
  • ala-pivôa basketball player
Spanish ala-pívot
  • ala-pívota basketball player
Cite this entry
APA

power forward. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/power%20forward

MLA

“power forward.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/power%20forward. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “power forward,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/power%20forward.

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