Definition of overhand - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
motionperformed with the hand moving downward from above
- The pitcher threw an overhand curveball.
2.
sewingsewn with vertical stitches drawing edges together
- The seamstress used an overhand stitch for the hem.
3.
ropeRare with the working part of rope on topRare
- The sailor tied an overhand knot.
Adverb
1.
motionwith a downward motion from above
- He threw the ball overhand, aiming for the basket..
2.
sewingwith shallow stitches passing over two edges
- She sewed the fabric overhand.
Verb
1.
throwing styletr./intr. throw with a downward motiontr./intr.
- He decided to overhand the ball to the catcher..
2.
sewingtr. Rare sew edges with small looping stitchestr. Rare
- She overhands the fabric edges for a neat finish.
Expressions with overhand
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basic knot often used to stop rope unraveling
Tie an overhand knot to keep the rope from fraying.
baseball throw with hand above shoulder
The pitcher delivered an overhand pitch with great speed.
Origin of overhand
Old English, ofer (over) + hand (hand)
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Examples of overhand in a sentence
The overhand stroke is common in swimming. She repaired the tear with an overhand stitch. The overhand technique was perfect for the delicate fabric. He used an overhand technique to secure the rope. The climber preferred an overhand grip for safety. She served the volleyball overhand, making it difficult to return.
The pitcher threw the baseball overhand with great speed. The edges were joined overhand for a neat finish. She preferred to stitch overhand for delicate fabrics. She learned to overhand the ball accurately. He practiced to overhand the ball with speed. He overhands the seams to prevent fraying. The tailor overhands the edges with precision.
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- French:au-dessus, par-dessus la tête, ...
- German:überkopfwurf-, von oben nach unten, ...
- Italian:dall'alto, con punti che avvolgono i due orli, ...
- Spanish:por encima de la cabeza, sobrehilando, ...
- Portuguese:por cima, de alinhavo, ...
- Chinese:过手的, 从上往下, ...
- Japanese:上手投げの, オーバーハンドで, ...
- Arabic:عُلْوِيّ, مِنْ الأَعْلَى, ...
- Hebrew:מֵעַל יָד, בְּיַד מֵעַל, ...
- Russian:верхний, сверху вниз, ...
- Ukrainian:зверхній, через край, ...
- Hindi:ऊपर से फेंका गया, ऊपर से, ...
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