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1underhand
adverb un·der·hand \ˈən-dər-ˌhand\
: with an underhand motion
Full Definition of UNDERHAND
1
a : in a clandestine manner b archaic : in a quiet or unobtrusive manner
2
: with an underhand motion <bowl underhand> <pitch underhand>
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First Known Use of UNDERHAND
1538
Rhymes with UNDERHAND
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2underhand
adjective
: made with the hand brought forward and upward from below the shoulder
Full Definition of UNDERHAND
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: done so as to evade notice
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: made with the hand brought forward and up from below the shoulder level <an underhand serve>
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First Known Use of UNDERHAND
1592
Related to UNDERHAND
- Synonyms
- bent [chiefly British], crooked, deceptive, double-dealing, duplicitous, fast, fraudulent, guileful, rogue, shady, sharp, shifty, dishonest, underhanded
- Antonyms
- aboveboard, honest, straight
UNDERHAND[2] Defined for Kids
1underhand
adverb un·der·hand \ˈən-dər-ˌhand\
Definition of UNDERHAND for Kids
: with an upward movement of the hand or arm <She threw underhand.>
2underhand
adjective
Definition of UNDERHAND for Kids
1
: done in secret or so as to deceive <underhand dealings>
2
: made with an upward movement of the hand or arm <an underhand throw>
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