under-arm Synonyms

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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.

under-arm Sentence Examples

  1. The deodorant was applied under-arm to prevent perspiration odor.
  2. She carefully shaved her under-arms to maintain a smooth appearance.
  3. The athlete's under-arm was chafed after a vigorous workout.
  4. The medical examination included a thorough check of the under-arms.
  5. She tucked her shirt under her arm to keep it from riding up.
  6. The under-arm of the chair was worn and needed replacing.
  7. The under-arm seam of her dress had begun to unravel.
  8. The under-arm of the sofa was the perfect spot for her furry friend to nap.
  9. The medical condition known as axillary lymphadenopathy affects the under-arm lymph nodes.
  10. 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.

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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.