Overhand Synonyms and Antonyms

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Sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. oversewn
With hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. overhanded
  2. overarm
Antonyms:
  1. underhand

Overhand Sentence Examples

  • Holding all nine strands together, tie an overhand knot with a tail of about three inches.

  • Then using the end of the line with the knot in it, tie another overhand knot around the length of the line.

  • A Fisherman's Knot is formed from two identical overhand knots pushed together but it is only suitable for small diameter ropes or twine.

  • The usual method of working metal-mines is by overhand and underhand stoping, using rock-filling,, or pillars of mineral to support the roof.

  • Tie the string in an overhand knot and cut off any excess.

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