1. present participle of overhand; throwing or hitting with the arm raised above shoulder height
Usage: common in sports contexts
2. present participle of overhand; sewing with stitches that pass over the edges of two pieces of fabric
Usage: textile/sewing term

1. the act or technique of throwing or hitting with an overhand motion

Examples

• The pitcher was overhanding the ball with great speed.
• She practiced overhanding her tennis serve all week.
• The seamstress finished overhanding the quilt edges with fine thread.
• His overhanding technique in baseball was nearly perfect.
• The tailor recommended overhanding the seams for durability.
• Overhanding requires good shoulder flexibility and strength.