Overhand: meaning, definitions and examples

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overhand

 

[ หˆoสŠvษ™rหŒhรฆnd ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

throwing style

Overhand refers to a style of throwing or striking an object in which the arm is moved above the shoulder and the hand is extended downward. This technique is commonly used in various sports, such as baseball, basketball, and throwing darts. The overhand motion allows for greater force and distance when projecting an object. It's characterized by its arc and speed, making it effective for long-range throws.

Synonyms

high throw, overhead.

Examples of usage

  • He threw the ball overhand to reach the catcher.
  • They practiced their overhand shots in basketball drills.
  • She preferred an overhand grip when serving in tennis.

Translations

Translations of the word "overhand" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sobre a mรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคตเคฐเคนเฅˆเค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberhand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ atas tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะดั€ัƒั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nadgarstkiem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใƒใƒผใƒใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท main au-dessus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ por encima de la mano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผstten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ฒ„ํ•ธ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจุฑ ุงู„ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™es ruku

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cez ruku

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธŠๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤez roko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfir hรถnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา“ะฐั€า“ั‹ า›ะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒแƒœ แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผstdษ™ki ษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sobre la mano

Etymology

The term 'overhand' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning 'above' or 'across' and the word 'hand', which refers to the body part used in the motion. The concept of overhand throwing has been present since antiquity, as early civilizations utilized this technique for hunting and warfare. In sports terminology, 'overhand' became especially prominent with the rise of organized sports in the 19th century, where specific techniques were developed and refined. As sports evolved, the overhand throw became a standard method for throwing balls and other objects, distinguishing it from underhand and sidearm throws. Thus, the term reflects both a physical action and a historical context that relates to various athletic practices.