Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
up-and-over
adjective
/ˌʌp.ənˈoʊ.vɚ/
Definition
A term used to describe a movement that goes upwards and then over an obstacle or barrier.
Examples
- The gymnast performed an impressive up-and-over move on the uneven bars.
- To get to the other side of the fence, he had to make an up-and-over leap.
- The bird took flight in an up-and-over pattern to avoid the tree branches.
Meaning
The phrase ‘up-and-over’ typically refers to a type of action or maneuver where an object or person elevates and then crosses over something.
Synonyms
- overhead
- upward
- ascending
