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overarm

/ˈəʊ.vər.ɑːm/

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adjective

/ˈəʊ.vər.ɑːm/C1formalsport
  • ruОписывает бросок или удар, при котором рука движется над плечом, часто используется в таких видах спорта, как крикет или бейсбол.

Describes a throwing or striking motion where the arm moves above the shoulder, commonly used in sports like cricket or baseball.

  1. Throwing or striking techniqueB2formalsport

    Performed with the hand or arm brought forward and down from above shoulder level.

    ruВерхний

    • The pitcher threw the ball with an overarm motion.
    • She practiced her overarm serve in tennis.
    • Overarm strokes are common in swimming.

    Synonymsoverhandoverhead

    Antonymsunderarmunderhand

Forms
  • more overarm comparative form
  • most overarm superlative form