overhand

Meanings

• verb

  The act of holding an object or tool with one hand over the other, typically with the hand above providing support or control.

  - "He gave an overhand grip on the oar."
  - "The coach demonstrated the overhand throw in javelin."

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Antonyms

underhand

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Synonyms

overarm

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overhand
hand , command , stand

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Variants

List of all variants of overhand that leads to same result
overhand , overhanded , overhanding , overhands , overhand knot , overhand knots

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Etymology

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The term 'overhand' is derived from the Old English word 'oferhānd' which means 'over the hand'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overhand' is also used in knots to describe a knot that is tied with the working end of the rope above the standing part.

2. In some sports, such as golf, an overhand swing refers to a swing where the club or golf ball is swung over the head.

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Related Concepts

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1. underhand: The opposite of overhand, where the hand is below the other.

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Culture

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In baseball, an overhand pitch is a type of pitch thrown with the hand directly overhead and released towards the home plate. In martial arts, an overhand strike is a powerful punch delivered with the hand moving in an arc over the opponent's head.

How to Memorize "overhand"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize your hand in an overhand position, with one hand above the other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'overhand' with the image of a hand holding an object from above.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Over' as 'Over Hand'.

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