UNDERARM
Dictionary entry overview: What does underarm mean? • UNDERARM (adjective)
The adjective UNDERARM has 1 sense:
1. with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
Familiarity information: UNDERARM used as an adjective is very rare.
• UNDERARM (adverb)
The adverb UNDERARM has 1 sense:
1. with the hand swung below shoulder level
Familiarity information: UNDERARM used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• UNDERARM (adjective)
Meaning:
With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
Synonyms:
underarm; underhand; underhanded
Context examples:
an underhand pitch / an underhand stroke
Domain category:
athletics; sport (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)
• UNDERARM (adverb)
Meaning:
With the hand swung below shoulder level
Synonyms:
underarm; underhand
Context example:
throwing a ball underarm
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