Overhanded (Adjective)
Meaning
With hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level; "an overhand pitch"; "an overhand stroke".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The tennis player's overhanded serve was nearly unbeatable in the tournament.
- She used an overhanded motion to throw the ball to her teammate.
- The swimmer's overhanded stroke allowed her to cover more distance with each lap.
- The baseball player wound up and threw an overhanded fastball down the middle of the plate.
- The volleyball player spiked the ball with an overhanded attack that left the opposing team stunned.