[un.der.hand] adv (1538) 1 a: in a clandestine manner b archaic: in a quiet or unobtrusive manner
2: with the target seen below the hand holding the bow
3: with an underhand motion "bowl ~" "pitch ~"
[2]underhand adj (1545) 1: aimed so that the target is seen below the hand holding the bow "~ shooting at long range"
2: underhanded
3: done so as to evade notice
4: made with the hand brought forward and up from below the shoulder level