Underarm

/ˌʌndərˈɑrm/

/ˈʌndərɑm/

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Other forms: underarms

Definitions of underarm

adjective
with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level

synonyms: underhand, underhanded
adverb
with the hand swung below shoulder level

“throwing a ball underarm”

synonyms: underhand

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