I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
1. : underhand 2
did not look quite like a professional gambler, but something … in his countenance suggested an underhanded mode of life — Willa Cather
2. : insufficiently provided with hands or workers : shorthanded , undermanned
Synonyms: see secret
II. adverb
: underhand
the ball must be delivered underhanded , not thrown or jerked — Quarterly Review