sidearm

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Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪdˌɑɹm/

Definition of sidearm

3 senses · 3 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

A personal weapon, either a firearm (handgun type) or a cold weapon (such as a sword), carried on the hip in a belt, sheath, holster, etc., for rapid access.

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noun

A personal weapon, either a firearm (handgun type) or a cold weapon (such as a sword), carried on the hip in a belt, sheath, holster, etc., for rapid access.

verb

To throw a ball with one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.

“His interest, aside from slinging sinkers as a sidearming right-hander, was medicine.”

adv

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From side + arm.

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