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underhand

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. 1.The lower of two hands, the hand under the work.

verb

  1. 1.To toss or lob with an underhand movement.
  2. 2.To trick, deceive or gull.
  3. 3.To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore.

adjective

  1. 1.Secret; clandestine
  2. 2.(by extension) dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner
  3. 3.(in various ball games, of a ball) thrown (etc.) with the hand brought forward and up from below

adverb

  1. 1.With an underhand movement
  2. 2.In a sly, sneaky or secret manner

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