overhand

• Qualifie un lancer, un coup ou un geste effectué avec la main levée au-dessus de l'épaule ou de la tête.

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.

   Mouvement de lancer ou de frappe par-dessus l'épaule

   • 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.

   Synonymesoverarmoverhanded

   Antonymesunderhand

2. Sewing techniqueC1formal

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

   surfilé

   • 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.

   Synonymesovercast