overhand

🇺🇸 /ˈəʊvərhænd/ 🇬🇧 /ˈəʊvəhænd/
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adverb
R

In a way that involves moving your arm backwards and then lifting it high above your shoulder.

She threw the ball overhand to her teammate.

adjective
R

Involving a movement where your arm goes backwards and then lifts high above your shoulder.

An overhand throw is more powerful than an underhand throw.

translation

adv. In a way that involves moving your arm backwards and then lifting it high above your shoulder.
adj. Involving a movement where your arm goes backwards and then lifts high above your shoulder.