ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ verb
Etymology: under (I) + throw (I)
transitive verb
: to throw (a ball or pass) short of the intended receiver in football
underthrow a pass
also : to throw a pass short of
the quarterback underthrew the receiver
intransitive verb
: to underthrow a pass in football
• underthrow noun