noun๐ShareThe upper hand; advantage; superiority; mastery."The experienced chess player had the overhand in the game, easily predicting his opponent's moves. "positionachievementabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareSew using an overhand stitch."The seamstress carefully overhand stitched the edges of the tablecloth. "wearworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareExecuted with the hand brought forward and down from above the shoulders"The chef used an overhand grip on the knife to chop the vegetables. "sportbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareSewn with close, vertical stitches that draw the edges of a seam together"The seamstress used overhand stitches to close the opening of the school project bag. "materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of a loop in rope) With the working part on top of the standing part."He tied a simple overhand knot in the rope, ensuring the loose end was above the fixed part. "technicalnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareLaid such that the surface of the wall to be jointed is on the opposite side of the wall from the mason, requiring the mason to lean over the wall to complete the work."The mason used an overhand technique to lay the bricks, leaning over the wall to reach the opposite side. "architecturetechnicalbuildingworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareDone from below upward."The gardener performed an overhand throw to deposit the compost into the flower bed. "actionsportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb๐ShareIn an overhand manner"The chef tossed the salad overhand, ensuring the dressing coated every leaf evenly. "wayactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading