Overhanded: meaning, definitions and examples

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overhanded

 

[ หˆoสŠvษ™rหŒhรฆndษ™d ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excessivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเฅเคฏเคงเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผbertrieben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlebihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะดะผั–ั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przesadzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Žๅ‰ฐใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excessif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excesivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑrฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ๋„ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฑุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ehnanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prehรกลˆanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡ๅบฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pretiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofurlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ artฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.