Definition of OVERARM

overarm

Plural: overarms

Adjective

  • Performed with the arm raised above the shoulder.
  • with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level

Adj

  • Throwing while having the hand above the elbow

Adv

  • Having the hand above the arm at the time of throwing

Noun

  • A style of swimming of extending the arms alternatively

Verb

  • To provide with more weaponry than necessary.

Examples

  • His OVERARM throw of the dice showed a confident, if dramatic, start to the game.
  • In cricket, one must only bowl overarm.

Origin / Etymology

From over- + arm.

Synonyms

overhand, overhanded, freestyle, front crawl

Antonyms

underhand, underarm

Scrabble Score: 12

overarm: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
overarm: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overarm: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

overarm: valid Words With Friends Word