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Meanings
1
underhand throw; underarm throw
In baseball, a pitch delivered with the hand below the shoulder; also used for underhand throwing in general sports contexts.
He is an underhand pitcher.
In softball, you pitch underhand.
2
underarm throw
In sumo, a technique where the wrestler reaches under the opponent's arm to grab the belt and throw them.
The yokozuna threw his opponent with an underarm throw.
Usage patterns
- 下手投げで投げるto pitch/throw underhand
He throws fast pitches with an underhand delivery.
- 下手投げで勝つto win (a sumo bout) with an underarm throw
The yokozuna won with an underarm throw.
- 下手投げを決めるto land/execute an underarm throw
He landed an underarm throw and put his opponent down on the ring.