OVERARM


Meaning of OVERARM in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective

Etymology: over (III) + arm, n.

: done with the arm raised above the shoulder

overarm pitching

overarm bowling

specifically : being a swimming stroke in which the arm is lifted out of the water and stretched forward over the shoulder to begin the stroke

II. noun

Etymology: over (III) + arm, n.

: a bar extending parallel to and above the arbor of a milling machine with attachments to provide support for the arbor

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