underarm
/ˈʌndərˌɑrm/
noun
- The hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder; armpit.
- Sweat stains often appear on the underarm area of shirts.
- The doctor checked the lymph nodes in his underarm.
- She applied deodorant to her underarms.
adjective
- Relating to or located in the armpit.
- Underarm hair is a normal part of puberty.
- He bought a new underarm deodorant.
- The shirt has underarm vents for better airflow.
adverb
- In a manner where the arm is kept below shoulder level, especially in sports like tennis or badminton.
- In casual games, players often toss the shuttlecock underarm.
- She served the ball underarm to avoid hitting the net.
- He threw the ball underarm to the child.
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