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adjective un·der·arm \ˈən-dər-ˈärm\
: placed on or along the armpit
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British : underhand 3
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First Known Use of UNDERARM
1816
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2underarm
adverb un·der·arm \ˌən-dər-ˈärm\
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First Known Use of UNDERARM
circa 1909
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noun un·der·arm \ˈən-dər-ˌärm\
Definition of UNDERARM
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: armpit 1
2
: the part of a garment that covers the underside of the arm
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First Known Use of UNDERARM
1923
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noun un·der·arm \ˈən-dər-ˌärm\
Definition of UNDERARM for Kids
: armpit
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noun un·der·arm \ˈən-dər-ˌärm\
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