adjective
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(of a measurement) extending along the arm from wrist to armpit
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sport of or denoting a style of throwing, bowling, or serving in which the hand is swung below shoulder level
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below the arm
adverb
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Moutet has used the underarm tactic before, sending down six of them during his second-round win against Daniel Altmaier in Mallorca last year.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
Bowling is underarm, unlike in the traditional game.
From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025
The tension has led to arguments over on-court etiquette - or the lack of it - with net cords, underarm serves and body shots all under scrutiny.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
The two-time major finalist was incensed by opponent Daniel Altmaier serving underarm during their second-round match, leading to a terse handshake and an animated discussion following the German's win.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
Have you noticed panic can lead to big-time underarm odor?
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
While the aluminum in antiperspirants can cause a type of allergic reaction called contact dermatitis for a small minority of people with sensitive skin, it’s usually perfectly safe for most underarms, she adds.
From National Geographic ● Sep. 6, 2023
She expressed distress about her voice deepening or growing hair on her underarms and face — concern about her body betraying her, of not being seen for who she is.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
What area am I shaving: face, underarms, legs?
From Washington Post ● Jan. 3, 2023
"Remember, the harness needs to be quite tight under people's underarms," the navy diver told him.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2022
We explode clouds of aerosol, mixed for good luck with deodorants, into our noses, mouths, underarms, privileged crannies—even into the intimate insides of our telephones.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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