underhand

== English == === Etymology === From under +‎ hand. === Pronunciation === enPR: ŭnʹdə(r)-(h)ănd', IPA(key): /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ Hyphenation: un‧der‧hand === Adjective === underhand (comparative more underhand, superlative most underhand) 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. ==== Synonyms ==== (all): underhanded (ball games): underarm ==== Translations ==== === Adverb === underhand (comparative more underhand, superlative most underhand) With an underhand movement. In a sly, sneaky or secret manner. ==== Synonyms ==== (in a secret manner): underhandedly ==== Translations ==== === Verb === underhand (third-person singular simple present underhands, present participle underhanding, simple past and past participle underhanded) (transitive) To toss or lob with an underhand movement. (transitive) To trick, deceive or gull. (mining) To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore. === Noun === underhand (plural underhands) (textiles) The lower of two hands, the hand under the work. === Anagrams === unharden'd