Definitions for overarm

overarm o·ver·arm

Spelling: [oh-ver-ahrm]
IPA: /ˈoʊ vərˌɑrm/

Overarm is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 130 anagrams from letters in overarm (aemorrv).

Definitions for overarm

adjective

  1. thrown or performed by raising the arm above the shoulder:

Origin of overarm

An Americanism dating back to 1860-65; over- + arm1

Examples for overarm

The only stroke possible was the overarm, and his hands fell with a gummy plop instead of the heartsome splash of open water.

If we take up fast swimming, we must learn one of the various overhand or overarm strokes.

Presently his shoulder muscles ached and burned so keenly, he could no longer continue the overarm.

Word Value for overarm
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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