: the part of a garment that covers the underside of the arm
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Adverb He threw the ball underarm.
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Adjective
Ingredients in traditional deodorants can sometimes cause an underarm rash and irritation too. Sarah Ban, SELF, 3 Aug. 2022 Its offering includes everything from day bags to small underarm bags, all with that irresistible minimalist touch. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 29 July 2022 Schoeller’s c_change membrane blocks wind and rain, synthetic insulation adds warmth, and underarm zips provide ventilation. Olivia Dwyer, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2018 But sweat's secondary, less-lovely effects are wet, sticky skin, body odor and unsightly underarm stains. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022 In the warm-up period, Kyrgios, 27, flicked a ball between his legs and closed with an underarm serve, hardly standard procedure.San Francisco Chronicle, 4 July 2022 The aluminum and baking-soda-free formula glides onto the skin for an impossibly soft and invisible finish, nourishing deeply while fighting even the strongest of underarm odors. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 Cream deodorants are applied like lotions to the underarm skin. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 The refreshing mint and eucalyptus scents serve to both mask body odor and soothe the skin in your underarm area. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 June 2022
Noun
Fresh sweat stains, which will appear as light yellow patches that stain the underarm of shirts, should be pretreated with an enzymatic formula like Krud Kutter Sports Stain Remover or Zout prior to laundering. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2022 Glycerin and caprylyl glycol condition the underarm and keep smelly bacteria in check. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 The 0% alcohol content also helps the recovery of delicate underarm skin, particularly after shaving irritation or exposure to potent antiperspirant chemicals. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 For maximum coverage, warm the deodorant before use by pressing it up into your underarm for a second or two, and once softened, liberally apply to be covered for the remainder of the day.The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 May 2022 Take the original sculpture away, and divide the silicone mold into smaller pieces for casting, finding the least conspicuous spots for cuts—an underarm, a neckline, a wrinkle in a uniform. Jeff Macgregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2022 The deodorant and ingredients can then get into the underarm and pores properly and do their job. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 Durable, weatherproof outerwear got more comfortable with the incorporation of the first underarm vents that could be opened and closed. Andrew Freeman, Outside Online, 21 May 2012 Aside from her singing performances, Charli was also featured in a sketch as a singing meatball growing out of cast member Sarah Sherman's underarm. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE.com, 17 Mar. 2022 See More