HyperDic: underarm

English > 2 senses of the word *underarm*:
ADVERB	all	underarm, underhand	with the hand swung below shoulder level
ADJECTIVE	all	underarm, underhand, underhanded	with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level

underarm > pronunciation
Sounds	ah.nderaa'rm
Rhymes	alarm ... unarm: 13 rhymes with aarm...

English > *underarm*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level.
Synonyms	underhand, underhanded
Category	sport, athletics	An active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Opposite	overhand, overhanded, overarm	With hand brought ... / brought forward and down from above shoulder level

English > *underarm*: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	With the hand swung below shoulder level.
Example	"throwing a ball underarm"
Synonym	underhand