OVERHAND | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word OVERHAND in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OVERHAND with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Overhand

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈəʊvəhand
Dialects: British English
Definition:

done with the hand or arm passing above the level of the shoulder; overarm

Examples:
  • sidearm and overhand techniques
Definition:

done with the palm of the hand downward or inward

Short Definition:

done with palm of hand downward or inward

Examples:
  • an overhand grip

Word: Overhand

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈəʊvəhand
Dialects: British English
Definition:

with the hand or arm passing above the level of the shoulder; overarm

Examples:
  • you can't pitch overhand

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