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Rareunderhand
The correct spelling is underhand.
How to pronounce underhand
noun
IPA: /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/
Say it like: Und-erh-and
The correct spelling is underhand. The lower of two hands, the hand under the work. For example: "Your underhand should be entirely under the quilt."
Usage Examples
“Your underhand should be entirely under the quilt.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The lower of two hands, the hand under the work.
verb
- 1.To toss or lob with an underhand movement.
- 2.To trick, deceive or gull.
- 3.To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore.
adjective
- 1.Secret; clandestine
- 2.(by extension) dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner
- 3.(in various ball games, of a ball) thrown (etc.) with the hand brought forward and up from below
adverb
- 1.With an underhand movement
- 2.In a sly, sneaky or secret manner
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