overarm

adjective

over·​arm ˈō-vər-ˌärm 

1

: overhand

2

of a swimming stroke : made with the arm lifted out of the water and stretched forward over the shoulder to begin the stroke

Examples of overarm in a Sentence

He made an overarm throw.

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

overarm

adjective

over·​arm ˈō-və-ˌrärm 

1

: overhand entry 1

2

: made with the arm lifted out of the water and stretched forward

an overarm swimming stroke