underhand

/ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ · noun

Meaning

The lower of two hands, the hand under the work.
To toss or lob with an underhand movement.
To trick, deceive or gull.
To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore.
Secret; clandestine
(by extension) 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
With an underhand movement
In a sly, sneaky or secret manner

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