overarm
/'ouvərɑ:m/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Executed with the hand brought forward and downward from above shoulder level: Describes a motion, particularly in sports, where the arm moves from a position above the shoulder to a point below it.
- Relating to a style of swimming: Describes a swimming stroke where the arms are alternately lifted out of the water and brought forward over the water's surface.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The bowler delivered a fast overarm pitch.
- She has a powerful overarm serve in tennis.
- In freestyle swimming, the overarm action provides propulsion.
Advanced Usage
"overarm throw": A throw made with the arm moving over the shoulder.
- The outfielder made a long overarm throw to home plate.
"overarm bowling": A style of bowling in cricket where the arm is extended above the shoulder.
- Overarm bowling became the standard technique in cricket during the 19th century.
Variants and Related Words
- Overhand (adjective/adverb): Often used synonymously with overarm in many sports contexts, especially in American English.
- He secured the knot with an overhand loop.
Synonyms
- Overhand: (Adjective/Adverb) Done with the hand above the level of the shoulder or the arm.
- Overhead: (Adjective/Adverb) Situated, moving, or operating above the level of the head. (Note: This is a close synonym in some contexts, like an overhead smash in tennis, but not always identical to overarm).
Antonyms
- Underarm (adjective/adverb): Executed with the hand below the level of the shoulder.
- He bowled an underarm delivery.
- Underhand (adjective/adverb): Done with the hand below the level of the shoulder or in a secretive manner.
Adjective
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with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
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an overhand pitch
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an overhand stroke
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