Overhand and Underhanded

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Overhand

Overhand adjective - With hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level.
Usage example: an overhand pitch
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Synonyms for Overhand
Underhanded is an antonym for overhand.

Underhanded

Underhanded adjective - With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level.
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Synonyms for Underhanded
Antonyms for Underhanded
Overhand is an antonym for underhanded.
Nearby Word: underhand
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