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underarm Definition


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underarm
adj
    1a. Said of a style of bowling in sports, especially cricket, or of a service in tennis, etc: performed with the arm kept below the level of the shoulder;
    1b. Said of a person: using this style of bowling, service, etc.
    2. Said eg of a bag, case, etc: placed or held under the arm.
    3. Relating to or for the armpit.
adverb
    1. With an underarm style or action.
noun
    1. The armpit.
Etymology: 19c.



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