Overhand and Underhand

Opposite meaning words

Overhand adjective - With hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level.

Usage example: an overhand pitch

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Underhand is an antonym for overhand.

Underhand adjective - With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level.

Usage example: an underhand pitch

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Overhand is an antonym for underhand.

Nearby Word: underhanded

In Half-Life 2, hand grenades can be thrown overhand with the primary fire button or tossed underhand with the secondary.

Source: Secondary Fire

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