overhand pitch
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overhand — [ō′vər hand΄] adj. 1. with the hand over the object it grasps 2. performed with the hand raised above the elbow or the arm above the shoulder [an overhand pitch] 3. designating or of a style of sewing, or a seam, in which the stitches are passed… … English World dictionary
Overhand — O ver*hand , a. 1. (Sewing) Over and over; applied to a style of sewing, or to a seam, in which two edges, usually selvedges, are sewed together by passing each stitch over both. [1913 Webster] 2. (Baseball, Cricket, Tennis, etc.) Done (as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Overhand knot — Overhand O ver*hand , a. 1. (Sewing) Over and over; applied to a style of sewing, or to a seam, in which two edges, usually selvedges, are sewed together by passing each stitch over both. [1913 Webster] 2. (Baseball, Cricket, Tennis, etc.) Done… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Overhand — O ver*hand , n. 1. The upper hand; advantage; superiority; mastery. [1913 Webster] He had gotten thereby a great overhand on me. Sir T. More. [1913 Webster] 2. (Baseball) A throwing or pitching style that is overhanded; also an overhand[2] pitch … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
overhand — /oh veuhr hand /, adj. 1. thrown or performed with the hand raised over the shoulder; overarm: overhand stroke. 2. with the hand and part or all of the arm raised above the shoulder: to pitch overhand. 3. (in sewing and embroidery) with close,… … Universalium
overhand — o•ver•hand [[t]ˈoʊ vərˌhænd[/t]] adj. 1) thrown or performed with the hand and often part or all of the arm raised over the shoulder; overarm 2) clo (in sewing and embroidery) designating one of a row of tiny, close set stitches for binding over… … From formal English to slang
Eephus pitch — An Eephus pitch, (also spelled Ephus) in baseball, is considered a junk pitch with very low speed.Fact|date=May 2007 The delivery from the pitcher has very low velocity and usually catches the hitter off guard. Its invention is attributed to Rip… … Wikipedia
overhanded — adjective with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level an overhand pitch an overhand stroke • Syn: ↑overhand, ↑overarm • Ant: ↑underhand (for: ↑overhand … Useful english dictionary
Fastball — For the American band of the same name, see Fastball (band). : For the game also known as fast pitch softball, see Softball. The fastball (also called hummer and other names) is the most common type of pitch in baseball. Some power pitchers, like … Wikipedia
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League — ▪ American sports organization American sports organization that, between 1943 and its dissolution in 1954, grew from a stopgap wartime entertainment to a professional showcase for women baseball players. From the time of its… … Universalium
