Difference between Underhand and Underarm

What is the difference between Underhand and Underarm?

Underhand as an adjective is dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner while Underarm as an adjective is for use under the arm.

Underhand

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: with an underhand movement in a sly, sneaky or secret manner

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner (in various ball games, of a ball) thrown etc with the hand brought forward and up from below

Underarm

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The armpit.Old-fashioned and now outlawed style of bowling in cricket.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: For use under the arm.

We hope you now know whether to use Underhand or Underarm in your sentence.

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