underarm

[ uhn-der-ahrm ]

adjective

1. of, situated, or for use under the arm or in the armpit:

   an underarm deodorant.

2. underhand:

   an underarm pitch in softball.

noun

1. armpit.

adverb

1. underhand.

underarm

/ ˈʌndərˌɑːm /

adjective

1. (of a measurement) extending along the arm from wrist to armpit
2. sport of or denoting a style of throwing, bowling, or serving in which the hand is swung below shoulder level
3. below the arm

adverb

1. in an underarm style

Word History and Origins

Origin of underarm¹

First recorded in 1810–20; under- + arm ¹

Example Sentences

Concurrently, the underarm grip may have been used by the rear ranks whose objective relied more on defense rather than offense.

From Realm of History

The dogs then sniffed cones housing samples of sweat that had been collected from the underarms of volunteers.

From Science News For Students

The dogs then sniffed cones housing sweat samples collected from human volunteers’ underarms.

From Science News

Still, airy stretch-woven nylon panels across the back and underarms dissipate sweat and permit a full range of motion, so testers stayed comfortable in zero-degree temperatures, even when they were huffing and puffing up the skin track.

From Outside Online

Even on the first wear, there was no underarm or neckline chafing.

From Outside Online

In fitting the outside the back is pinned on to the lining firmly, then the front and finally at the underarm seams.

From Project Gutenberg

An underarm dart gives a smooth adjustment over each hip, and in these darts are inserted the back edges of the vest.

From Project Gutenberg

Baste seams of sleeve and underarm all in one long seam on right side.

From Project Gutenberg

Mark with tracing or pencil the new seam for underarm if you must change it.

From Project Gutenberg

Baste, with the seams on the outside, shoulder, and underarm seams.

From Project Gutenberg