overhand
/oh-ver-hand/US // ˈoʊ vərˌhænd //UK // (ˈəʊvəˌhænd) //
俯手,徒手,徒手操作,反手
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
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- : thrown or performed with the hand raised over the shoulder; overarm: overhand stroke.
- : with the hand and part or all of the arm raised above the shoulder: to pitch overhand.
- : with close, shallow stitches over two edges.
adv.副词 adverb
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Also o·ver·hand·ed.
- : with the hand over the object: to grasp one's fork overhand.
n.名词 noun
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- : an overhand stroke, throw, or delivery.
v.有主动词 verb
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- : to sew overhand.
Examples
If the weight is heavy for you, hold it with both hands, using an overhand grip with the right.
Throwing himself forward, headed downstream, Tad struck out with long, overhand strokes for the Chinaman.
But even as he drew back his arms, Bunny whirled and made an overhand pass to his captain.
The overhand stitch is used as an ornamental stitch for joining selvages and in hemming.
The pieces for an overhand seam should be pinned carefully, placing the pins at right angles to the edge.
Fold as in an ordinary hem, then fold the hem back on the right side and overhand the edge formed, taking fine stitches.
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