overhand

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

adjective with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
adjective sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)

From over- + hand.

Another instant and the boy had thrown off his coat and shoes and was in the water, swimming toward the boat with quick, overhand strokes. — Ted and the Telephone, Sara Ware Bassett

overhanded, overarm

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