Meaning of overhand

o•ver•hand

1. thrown or performed with the hand raised over the shoulder; overarm: overhand stroke.
2. with the hand and part or all of the arm raised above the shoulder: to pitch overhand.
3. (in sewing and embroidery) with close, shallow stitches over two edges.

1. an overhand stroke, throw, or delivery.

1. to sew overhand.