transcription, транскрипция: [ ʌndərɑ:(r)m ]
( underarms)
1.
Underarm means in or for the areas under your arms, where they are joined to your body.
...underarm deodorants.
ADJ : ADJ n
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Underarm is also a noun.
Wash the feet, underarms and body surface using a soap.
= armpit
N-COUNT : usu pl
2.
You use underarm to describe actions, such as throwing a ball, in which you do not raise your arm above your shoulder. ( BRIT )
...an underarm throw.
≠ overarm
ADJ : ADJ n
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Underarm is also an adverb. ( in AM, use underhand , underhanded )
Practise throwing a ball underarm.
≠ overarm
ADV : ADV after v