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overhand

/ˌoʊvərˈhænd/
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Definitions of overhand
  1. adjective
    with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
    “an overhand pitch”
    “an overhand stroke”
    synonyms: overarm, overhanded
    round-arm
    with the arm swung round at shoulder height
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    antonyms:
    underhand
    with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
  2. adjective
    sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)
    synonyms: oversewn
    hand-crafted, handcrafted, handmade
    made by hand or a hand process
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