UNDERHAND


Meaning of UNDERHAND in English

Note: in AM usually use, and in BRIT sometimes use '~ed'

1.

If an action is ~ or if it is done in an ~ way, it is done secretly and dishonestly.

...~ financial deals.

...a list of the ~ed ways in which their influence operates in the United States...

Mr Livingstone accused the government of being ~.

ADJ: usu ADJ n disapproval

2.

You use ~ or ~ed to describe actions, such as throwing a ball, in which you do not raise your arm above your shoulder. (AM)

...an ~ed pitch.

? overarm

ADJ: ADJ n

Underhand is also an adverb. (in BRIT, use underarm )

In softball, pitches are tossed ~.

? overarm

ADV: ADV after v

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