Underarm
Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈɑːrm/
Underarm (noun)
- the part of the body under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Examples
- She applied deodorant to her underarm before leaving.
- The shirt was tight around the underarm area.
Common collocations: underarm odor, underarm hair, underarm area, underarm throw, underarm serve
Underarm (adjective)
- describing a way of throwing or hitting with the arm moving below shoulder level
Examples
- He used an underarm throw to pass the ball.
- The player preferred an underarm bowling technique.