English adjective: underarm | |||
1. | underarm with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level | ||
Samples | An underhand pitch. An underhand stroke. | ||
Synonyms | underhand, underhanded | ||
Domain category | athletics, sport | ||
Antonyms | overarm, overhand, overhanded | ||
English adverb: underarm | |||
1. | underarm with the hand swung below shoulder level | ||
Samples | Throwing a ball underarm. | ||
Synonyms | underhand | ||