under-arm (Meaning)
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under-arm (a.)
Done (as bowling) with the arm not raised above the elbow, that is, not swung far out from the body; underhand. Cf. Over-arm and Round-Arm.
Synonyms & Antonyms of under-arm
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
under-arm Sentence Examples
- The deodorant was applied under-arm to prevent perspiration odor.
- She carefully shaved her under-arms to maintain a smooth appearance.
- The athlete's under-arm was chafed after a vigorous workout.
- The medical examination included a thorough check of the under-arms.
- She tucked her shirt under her arm to keep it from riding up.
- The under-arm of the chair was worn and needed replacing.
- The under-arm seam of her dress had begun to unravel.
- The under-arm of the sofa was the perfect spot for her furry friend to nap.
- The medical condition known as axillary lymphadenopathy affects the under-arm lymph nodes.
- She massaged her sore under-arm muscles to alleviate tension.
FAQs About the word under-arm
Done (as bowling) with the arm not raised above the elbow, that is, not swung far out from the body; underhand. Cf. Over-arm and Round-Arm.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The deodorant was applied under-arm to prevent perspiration odor.
She carefully shaved her under-arms to maintain a smooth appearance.
The athlete's under-arm was chafed after a vigorous workout.
The medical examination included a thorough check of the under-arms.
