overhand

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Describes a throw, stroke, or action performed with the hand raised above the shoulder or head.

1. Throwing or striking motionB2formal

   Performed with the hand moving forward and down from above shoulder level.

   حركة من فوق الكتف

   • He threw the ball with an overhand motion.
   • The pitcher used an overhand delivery to strike out the batter.
   • She practiced overhand serves in volleyball.

   المرادفاتoverarmoverhanded

   الأضدادunderhand

2. Sewing techniqueC1formal

   Sewn together using overhand stitches, which are close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together.

   خِيطَان تَحْتِيّ

   • The seam was finished with an overhand stitch.
   • She used an overhand stitch to join the two pieces of fabric.
   • The tailor reinforced the hem with overhand stitching.

   المرادفاتovercast