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Adjective overarm has 1 sense
- overhand, overhanded, overarm - with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level; "an overhand pitch"; "an overhand stroke"
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Definitions from the Web
Term: overarm
- Adjective
- Describing a throwing motion where the arm is brought overhead before releasing an object.
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Tommy had an amazing overarm throw, allowing him to launch the baseball across the field with incredible speed.
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- Adverb
- In a manner that involves a throwing motion with the arm brought overhead.
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She threw the dart overarm, aiming for the center of the dartboard.
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- Noun (Sports)
- A throw or stroke, especially in sports such as cricket or swimming, where the arm is brought over the shoulder.
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The swim coach emphasized the importance of proper overarm technique to improve speed in the pool.
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- Noun (Australian slang)
- A type of bowling in cricket, in which the ball is delivered with a raised arm above the shoulder level.
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The Australian cricketer surprised everyone with his exceptional overarm style, securing several wickets during the match.
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