Definition underarm in British English

underarm adjective, adverb

adjective, adverb

/ˈʌndərˌɑː(r)m/

if you throw a ball underarm, you throw it from a low position, not from above your shoulder

Example

The rules say you can throw underarm or overarm.

Example

an underarm throw/serve

Synonyms and related words

backspin bouncy dead

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