adj
overhand
Overhand (adj) means Done by swinging the arm forward and down from a point higher than the shoulder.
adj
1
Done by swinging the arm forward and down from a point higher than the shoulder.
"an overhand shuffle of a deck of cards"
2
Stitched with small, upright stitches that hold two edges of fabric tightly together.
3
Describing a knot or rope where the loose end lies above the main length.
4
Describing brickwork built from the far side of a wall, so the builder must lean across it to finish the joints.
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oversewn
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What is the meaning of overhand?
"overhand" (adj) means done by swinging the arm forward and down from a point higher than the shoulder.
What is another word for overhand?
Other words for "overhand" include overhanded, overarm, oversewn.
What is the opposite of overhand?
The opposite of "overhand" is underhand.
What are the different meanings of overhand?
"overhand" has 3 main meanings: 1. Done by swinging the arm forward and down from a point higher than the shoulder; 2. Stitched with small, upright stitches that hold two edges of fabric tightly together; 3. Describing a knot or rope where the loose end lies above the main length.
