overarm
adjective/ˈəʊvərɑːm/
/ˈəʊvərɑːrm/
(especially British English) (also overhand especially in North American English)
- an overarm throw of a ball is done by moving your arm backwards then lifting it high above your shoulder compare underarm (2)
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