Overarm Definition

ōvər-ärm
overarm
adjective
Executed with the arm raised above the shoulder; overhand.
An overarm throw.
American Heritage
Performed by raising the arm above the shoulder, as a swimming stroke.
Webster's New World
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verb
To supply (a nation, for example) with an excess of weaponry, especially nuclear missiles.
American Heritage
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adverb

Having the hand above the arm at the time of throwing.

In cricket, one must only bowl overarm.
Wiktionary
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Origin of Overarm

  • over- +"Ž arm

    From Wiktionary

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