overhanded

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Adjective overhanded 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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overhanded

Adjective

1. Done with the hand or arm above the shoulder level.

Sample sentence: The overhanded throw of the baseball player reached the catcher perfectly.

Adverb

1. In an overhanded manner; with the hand or arm above the shoulder level.

Sample sentence: The pitcher threw the ball overhanded, making it difficult for the batter to hit.