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Adjective
/ˈōvərˌhand/,
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(chiefly of a throw or a stroke with a racket) Made with the hand or arm passing above the level of the shoulder,
  1. (chiefly of a throw or a stroke with a racket) Made with the hand or arm passing above the level of the shoulder
    • - pitch overhand
    • - sidearm and overhand techniques
  2. With the palm of the hand over what it grasps
    • - an overhand grip
  3. (of a punch) Passing over the other hand
    • - caught him with an overhand right
  1. with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level; "an overhand pitch"; "an overhand stroke"
  2. sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)
  3. An overhand (or overcut or drop) is a semi-circular and vertical punch thrown with the rear hand. It is usually when the opponent bobbing or slipping. The strategic utility of the drop relying on body weight can deliver a great deal of power.
  4. A roof extension beyond the endwall or sidewall.
  5. A throwing technique similar to a baseball pitch. The disc is released at a vertical angle. Also known as a tomahawk throw.
  6. A shooting or passing motion created by moving the stick down from above and just off the shoulder.
  7. Extension of the end surface of the cope half of a core print beyond that of the drag to provide clearance for closing of the mold.
  8. This term refers to holding a dumbbell or barbell with your palms generally facing your body when the weight is held at your waist.