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English 2 senses of the word overhand:
ADJECTIVEalloverhand, overhanded, overarmwith hand brought ... / brought forward and down from above shoulder level
alloverhand, oversewnsewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)
Englishoverhand: 2 senses adjective 1
MeaningWith hand brought ... / brought forward and down from above shoulder level.
Examples
  • "an overhand pitch"
  • "an overhand stroke"
Synonymsoverhanded, overarm
Categorysport, athleticsAn active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Narrowerround-armWith the arm swung round at shoulder height
Oppositeunderhand, underhanded, underarmWith hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
Englishoverhand: 2 senses adjective 2
Meaningsewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together).
Synonymoversewn
Broaderhandmade, hand-craftedmade by hand or a hand process

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