underarm
3
3.1
- adjective
- /ˈʌndərˌɑrm/
- UK
:
bajo brazo
- Lumps in the breast or underarm area aren't the only symptoms that should raise an eyebrow.
- underarm deodorant
- underarm odor
- underarm hair
Examples
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Underarm deodorant?
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The major hazard associated with this numbness is the increased possibility of cutting oneself when shaving the underarm area.
Academic text (1994) -
You should get underarm deodorant.
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I wake up at night sweating like a pig, and my underarm sweat has been horrible the last few months.
Blog text (14) -
You couldn't guard against underarm odor.
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A lump, hard knot, or thickening inside the breast or underarm area.
Blog text (9) -
The athlete scored a point with an impressive underarm throw during the game.
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She delivered an accurate underarm serve that surprised her opponent.
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The coach demonstrated an underarm stroke to help the players improve their technique.
Synonyms
3
5.3
You move your arm below shoulder level when throwing or serving
1
5.8
To throw or hit by moving the hand forward and upward from below shoulder level
Antonyms
- Specialized
To move your arm forward and down from above your shoulder when throwing or serving
How High
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Underarm is made of under and arm, which mean 'below' and 'arm'. So an underarm action is a throw or stroke that comes from under the arm, like an underarm serve in cricket to send the ball from below your shoulder.