UNDERARMS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word underarms. (close relations)
Definition of UNDERARMS
Best Alternative Words for UNDERARMS
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| armpits | nounn | |||||||
noun • the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder | ||||||||
| axillae | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • The angle or point of divergence between the upper side of a branch, leaf, or petiole, and the stem or branch from which it springs. • The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder. | ||||||||
| pits | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) • a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) • the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed • (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment • an enclosure in which animals are made to fight • (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on • (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled • a trap in the form of a concealed hole • a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate • lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers • a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it verb • set into opposition or rivalry • mark with a scar • remove the pits from | ||||||||
| underhand | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level adverb • slyly and secretly • with the hand swung below shoulder level adjective satellite • marked by deception | ||||||||
| underhanded | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level adjective satellite • marked by deception | ||||||||
