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   Un·der·hand

   /ˈəndərˌ(h)and/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a throw or stroke in sports) made with the arm or hand below shoulder level: "he has a surprisingly good motion, more sidearm than underhand"
   • ▪ with the palm of the hand upward or outward: "an underhand grip"
   • 2. another term for underhanded

   Word Origin Old English in the sense ‘in or into subjection, under control’ (see under-, hand).

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   Learn the meaning of underhand as an adverb and an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Underhand can mean in a secret manner, with an underhand motion, or done with the hand below the shoulder level.

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   Underhand means done secretly and dishonestly, or with the hand below the shoulder in sports. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of underhand and underhanded.

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