Bahasa Melayu

underhand

Bahasa Melayu

English

underhand, below the shoulder

Used for a ball action or throw made with the hand moving below shoulder level.

Examples

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  1. Pemain itu melakukan hantaran underhand dengan tenang.

    The player made an underhand throw calmly.

  2. Dia memukul bola dengan gerakan underhand.

    He hit the ball with an underhand motion.

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This sense is used in some ball games and sports actions.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.