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overhand

/oh-ver-hand/US // ˈoʊ vərˌhænd //UK // (ˈəʊvəˌhænd) //

俯手,徒手,徒手操作,反手

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : thrown or performed with the hand raised over the shoulder; overarm: overhand stroke.
    • : with the hand and part or all of the arm raised above the shoulder: to pitch overhand.
    • : with close, shallow stitches over two edges.
adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1

    Also o·ver·hand·ed.

    • : with the hand over the object: to grasp one's fork overhand.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an overhand stroke, throw, or delivery.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to sew overhand.

Examples

  • If the weight is heavy for you, hold it with both hands, using an overhand grip with the right.

  • Throwing himself forward, headed downstream, Tad struck out with long, overhand strokes for the Chinaman.

  • But even as he drew back his arms, Bunny whirled and made an overhand pass to his captain.

  • The overhand stitch is used as an ornamental stitch for joining selvages and in hemming.

  • The pieces for an overhand seam should be pinned carefully, placing the pins at right angles to the edge.

  • Fold as in an ordinary hem, then fold the hem back on the right side and overhand the edge formed, taking fine stitches.