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UNDERARM

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level

Example:

an underhand stroke

Synonyms:

underarm; underhand; underhanded

Classified under:

Adjectives

Domain category:

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

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With the hand swung below shoulder level

Example:

throwing a ball underarm

Synonyms:

underarm; underhand

Classified under:

Adverbs

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