I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from over (III) + hand, n.
1. chiefly dialect : the upper hand : advantage
2.
[ overhand (II) ]
: an overhand stroke (as in tennis)
II. adjective
Etymology: over (III) + hand, n.
1. : done by grasping with the palm of the hand downward or inward toward the body ; especially : playing or played with the hand in this position
an overhand stroke in tennis
2. : overarm
III. adverb
: in an overhand manner or style
IV. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb
Etymology: overhand (III)
: to sew (cloth) with short vertical stitches along an edge of a seam, buttonhole, or hem