overarm throw

noun

UK /ˌəʊvərɑːm ˈθrəʊ/

US /ˌoʊvərɑːrm ˈθroʊ/

A way of throwing a ball with your arm moving over your shoulder.

He used an overarm throw to send the ball to his teammate.

SYNONYMS

overhand throw overhand pitch overarm delivery shoulder throw

RELATED WORDS

underarm throw sidearm throw pitch toss hurl

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A throw in cricket or baseball made with the arm raised above the shoulder.

The fielder's overarm throw reached the wicket on the bounce.

3. The act of throwing something forcefully from above shoulder height.

Her overarm throw cleared the fence easily.

4. A style of bowling in cricket where the ball is delivered with a straight arm above the shoulder.

He practiced his overarm throw for hours before the match.