underarm

[ uhn-der-ahrm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of, situated, or for use under the arm or in the armpit:
an underarm deodorant.
underhand:
an underarm pitch in softball.

underarm

/ ˈʌndərˌɑːm /

(of a measurement) extending along the arm from wrist to armpit
sport of or denoting a style of throwing, bowling, or serving in which the hand is swung below shoulder level
below the arm

First recorded in 1810–20; under- + arm ¹

In fitting the outside the back is pinned on to the lining firmly, then the front and finally at the underarm seams.

An underarm dart gives a smooth adjustment over each hip, and in these darts are inserted the back edges of the vest.

Baste seams of sleeve and underarm all in one long seam on right side.

Mark with tracing or pencil the new seam for underarm if you must change it.

Baste, with the seams on the outside, shoulder, and underarm seams.

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