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underhand

un·der·hand [ úndər hànd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. secret and dishonest: done secretively and dishonestly or with the intention to deceive or cheat somebody

2. keeping arm below shoulder height: thrown, pitched, or hit with the arm kept below shoulder height and usually close to the body



adverb 
Definition:
 
1. secretly and dishonestly: in a secretive and dishonest way

2. below shoulder: with the arm kept below shoulder height

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