underhand
un·der·hand
underhand · underhands · underhanded · underhanding
To toss or lob with an underhand movementTo toss or lob with an underhand movement.
/ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/
» In softball, the ball is pitched underhand.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To toss or lob with an underhand movement.
(transitive)To trick, deceive or gull.
To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore.
Examples
2 sentencesIn softball, the ball is pitched underhand.
In the trade this is generally regarded as a nasty underhand jab at the British cigar industry.
Origin
From under + hand.From under + hand.
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Forms
underhands, underhanding, underhanded, underhanded| Base form | underhand · to underhand |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | underhands |
| Present participle | underhanding |
| Past simple | underhanded |
| Past participle | underhanded |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle