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Definition of overhanded

overhanded

/ˌoʊvərˈhændɪd/
o · ver · hand · ed
Adverb:overhandedly
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• adjective

1

Executed with the hand or arm raised above the shoulder, or with the palm facing downward.

Example

"The tennis player practiced her overhanded serve for hours before the tournament."

2

Domineering, high-handed, or excessively forceful in manner.

Example

"Several employees complained about the manager's overhanded approach to enforcing office policies."

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• adverb

1

With the hand or arm moving above the level of the shoulder.

Example

"He threw the baseball overhanded from the outfield all the way to home plate."

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• Rhymes for overhanded

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