The meaning of OVERHAND is made with the hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level. How to use overhand in a sentence.

OVERHAND meaning: 1. (especially of a throw) made with the arm moving above the shoulder: 2. (especially of a throw…. Learn more.

An overhand (or overcut or drop) punch is a semi-circular and vertical punch thrown with the rear hand. It is usually employed when the opponent is bobbing or slipping. The strategic utility of the drop relying on body weight can deliver a great deal of power.

5 meanings: 1. thrown or performed with the hand raised above the shoulder 2. sewn with thread passing over two edges in one.... Click for more definitions.

1. thrown or performed with the hand and often part or all of the arm raised over the shoulder; overarm. 2. (in sewing and embroidery) designating one of a row of tiny, close-set stitches for binding over two edges of material. 3. with the hand raised above the shoulder: to pitch overhand. 4. with the hand over the object. n.

(in sewing and embroidery) with close, shallow stitches over two edges. to grasp one's fork overhand. an overhand stroke, throw, or delivery. to sew overhand.

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word overhand, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

2025年1月2日 · overhand (not comparable) Executed with the hand brought forward and down from above the shoulders. (sewing) Sewn with close, vertical stitches that draw the edges of a seam together. (of a loop in rope) With the working part on top of the standing part.

sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together) synonyms: oversewn hand-crafted , handcrafted , handmade

OVERHAND definition: 1. (especially of a throw) made with the arm moving above the shoulder: 2. (especially of a throw…. Learn more.