1. third-person singular present tense of 'overhand': to throw or hit with the arm raised above shoulder height
Usage: common in sports contexts
2. third-person singular present tense of 'overhand': to sew with stitches passing over the edges of two pieces of fabric
Usage: sewing and textile work

1. plural of 'overhand': a throw or stroke made with the arm raised above shoulder height
Usage: sports terminology
2. plural of 'overhand': a type of stitch used in sewing to join fabric edges
Usage: sewing and textile work

Examples

• The pitcher overhands the ball with great velocity.
• She overhands the tennis serve every time.
• He overhands the two pieces of fabric together neatly.
• The baseball player's overhands are difficult for batters to hit.
• The seamstress uses overhands to bind the quilt edges.
• In volleyball, she overhands the ball over the net.
• The tailor overhands the seams for a professional finish.