also: エフダブリュー
In sports such as soccer, basketball, and rugby, refers to an offensive player whose main role is scoring or creating scoring opportunities.
See also: フォワード
He plays as a forward in soccer.
fairway wood
In golf, a type of club designed for long shots from the fairway; often numbered (e.g., 3-wood, 5-wood).
He plays forward for the national team.
The team acquired a new forward.
After his tee shot, he aimed for the green with a fairway wood.
On this hole, I use a 3-wood.
I hit my second shot with a 5-wood.
He is scheduled to start today as a forward.