Underarm (Adjective)
Meaning
With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level; "an underhand pitch"; "an underhand stroke".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The tennis player's underarm serve caught her opponent off guard.
- He used an underarm throw to toss the ball to his teammate.
- The underarm swing of the golfer's club was smooth and controlled.
- The underarm pass in basketball requires great skill and precision.
- The underarm toss of the softball was a gentle one, intended for a young child.