Overhanded and Underhand

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Overhanded

Overhanded adjective - With hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level.
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Synonyms for Overhanded
Underhand is an antonym for overhanded.

Underhand

Underhand adjective - With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level.
Usage example: an underhand pitch
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Synonyms for Underhand
Antonyms for Underhand
Overhanded is an antonym for underhand.
Nearby Word: underhanded

Similar words of underhand
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