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sidearm

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdˌɑɹm/

The English word “sidearm” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. 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

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

adverb

  1. With one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.

Etymology

From side + arm.

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