Definition of OVERARM

overarm

Meanings

Plural: overarms

Adjective

  • with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level

Adj

  • Throwing while having the hand above the elbow

Adv

  • Having the hand above the arm at the time of throwing

Noun

  • A style of swimming of extending the arms alternatively

Verb

  • To provide with more weaponry than necessary.

Origin / Etymology

From over- + arm.

Synonyms

freestyle, front crawl, overhand, overhanded

Antonyms

underarm, underhand

Scrabble Score: 12

overarm is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
overarm is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overarm is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

overarm is a valid Words With Friends word