UNDERHAND
(adj., adverb, adj.sat, noun, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Underhand.
Underhand - as an adjective
With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
Example: "An underhand pitch"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
underarm11underhanded17Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
overhand15Underhand - as an adverb
Slyly and secretly
Example: "Mean revenge, committed underhand"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
underhandedly22With the hand swung below shoulder level
Example: "Throwing a ball underarm"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
underarm11Underhand - as an adjective satellite
Marked by deception
Example: "Achieved success in business only by underhand methods"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sneaky13underhanded17Underhand - as a noun
The lower of two hands, the hand under the work.
Example: "Your underhand should be entirely under the quilt."
Underhand - as a verb
To toss or lob with an underhand movement.
To trick, deceive or gull.
To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore.
Example Sentences
"He won the game with an underhand serve."
"The underhand tactics used by the politician were unethical."
"She gave an underhand smile, hinting that she knew something we didn't."
"The underhand dealings of the company were exposed in the scandal."
"He used underhand methods to gain an advantage over his competitors."
Word Game Points
Is UNDERHAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, underhand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UNDERHAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is UNDERHAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, underhand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUNDERHAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is UNDERHAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, underhand is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUNDERHAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
