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OVERARM

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level

Example:

an overhand stroke

Synonyms:

overarm; overhand; overhanded

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

round-arm (with the arm swung round at shoulder height)

Domain category:

athletics; sport (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)

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