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Definition of overarm

overarm

/ˈoʊ.vɚˌɑːɹm/
o · ver · arm
Adverb:overarm
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Adjective:overarm
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overarm Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Executed with the arm raised above the level of the shoulder, as in throwing, bowling, or swimming.

Example

"The cricketer delivered a fast overarm bowl that surprised the batter."

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• adverb

1

With the arm raised above the level of the shoulder.

Example

"She threw the ball overarm from the boundary all the way to the wicketkeeper."

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• noun

1

A throw, stroke, or bowling delivery made with the arm raised above the shoulder.

Example

"His powerful overarm reached the infield in a single bounce."

2

A swimming stroke performed on the side in which the upper arm is lifted out of the water and extended forward above the shoulder.

Example

"The coach taught the swimmers the traditional overarm before moving on to the front crawl."

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• Nearby Words

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overarching
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overarm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overarm
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