Overhand Definition

ōvər-hănd
overhanded, overhand
adjective
With the hand over the object it grasps.
Webster's New World
Performed with the hand raised above the elbow or the arm above the shoulder.
An overhand pitch.
Webster's New World
Designating or of a style of sewing, or a seam, in which the stitches are passed over two edges to sew them together.
Webster's New World
(of a loop in rope) With the working part on top of the standing part.
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adverb
In an overhand manner.
Webster's New World
noun
An overhand stroke.
Webster's New World
An overhand stitch or seam.
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verb
overhand
To sew overhand.
Webster's New World

Overhand Sentence Examples

  • Holding all nine strands together, tie an overhand knot with a tail of about three inches.

  • Then using the end of the line with the knot in it, tie another overhand knot around the length of the line.

  • A Fisherman's Knot is formed from two identical overhand knots pushed together but it is only suitable for small diameter ropes or twine.

  • The usual method of working metal-mines is by overhand and underhand stoping, using rock-filling,, or pillars of mineral to support the roof.

  • Tie the string in an overhand knot and cut off any excess.

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