Overhanded: meaning, definitions and examples
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overhanded
[ หoสvษrหhรฆndษd ]
description of action
Overhanded refers to a way of doing something, typically throwing or striking, where the motion is executed from above the shoulder. This term can indicate an authoritative or overly blunt approach to a situation, indicating a lack of nuance or subtlety.
Synonyms
authoritative, blunt, overshadowed
Examples of usage
- He threw the ball in an overhanded motion.
- Her overhanded comments did not contribute positively to the discussion.
- The overhanded approach to management led to dissatisfaction among employees.
- The athlete demonstrated an overhanded serve in volleyball.
Translations
Translations of the word "overhanded" in other languages:
๐ต๐น excessivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคคเฅเคฏเคงเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช รผbertrieben
๐ฎ๐ฉ berlebihan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะดะผััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przesadzony
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅฐใช
๐ซ๐ท excessif
๐ช๐ธ excesivo
๐น๐ท aลฤฑrฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณผ๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฑุท
๐จ๐ฟ pลehnanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ prehรกลanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟๅบฆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ pretiran
๐ฎ๐ธ ofurlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแกแแแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ artฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ excesivo
Etymology
The term 'overhanded' is formed from the combination of 'over' and 'handed'. The prefix 'over' indicates a position above or higher than something, while 'handed' relates to the use of hands or the action of handing. The use of 'overhand' in various sports and activities dates back to the early 19th century, where it described specific techniques used in throwing or hitting. As language evolved, 'overhanded' started to take on broader meanings, particularly in contexts where the approach or action was more forceful or unrefined. The term has become commonly used in both sports and discussions about communication styles, indicating a tendency towards more direct or harsh interactions.