OVERHANDED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does overhanded mean? 

• OVERHANDED (adjective)
  The adjective OVERHANDED has 1 sense:

1. with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level

  Familiarity information: OVERHANDED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• OVERHANDED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

With hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level

Synonyms:

overarm; overhand; overhanded

Context example:

an overhand stroke

Similar:

round-arm (with the arm swung round at shoulder height)

Domain category:

athletics; sport (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)