Overhand Meaning in English
word
ˈoʊvɚˌhænd
OH-ver-hand
ˌəʊvəhˈænd
uh-VER-and
Definition
Describes a motion done with your hand or arm moving above your head and coming down, such as an overhand throw or an overhand knot.
Usage & Nuances
'Overhand' is often used in sports (like 'overhand throw', 'overhand serve' in volleyball) and in knot tying ('overhand knot'). It contrasts with 'underhand', which is a motion from below. Not typically used as a verb.
Spanish: por encima de la cabeza - por arribaPortuguese (BR): por cima - por sobre a cabeçaPortuguese (PT): por cima - por cima da cabeçaChinese (Simplified): 过手的 - 从上方的Chinese (Traditional): 過手的 - 從上方的Hindi: ऊपर से (ऊपर वाले तरीके से)Arabic: من الأعلى - فوق اليدBengali: ওভারহ্যান্ডRussian: верхний (движение)Japanese: オーバーハンドVietnamese: trên đầu - vung tay qua đầuKorean: 오버핸드Turkish: üstten (hareket) - yukarıdan aşağıUrdu: اوورہینڈIndonesian: overhand - gerakan dari atas
Example Sentences
He made an overhand throw to first base.
basic
She learned the overhand serve in volleyball.
basic
Tie an overhand knot to secure the rope.
basic
His overhand punch was fast and strong.
natural
I'm better at the overhand serve than the underhand.
natural
He tied the package with a quick overhand knot.
natural