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overarm

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊvərɑːm/
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Definition of overarm

adjective & adverb

chiefly British
  • (of a throw or a stroke with a racket) made with the hand or arm passing above the level of the shoulder: [as adjective]:the bowler was happy to demonstrate his overarm technique [as adverb]:competitors can throw overarm or underarm

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