Sidearm
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsaɪdˌɑɹm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sidearm is a noun meaning To throw a ball with one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.
Meaning
To throw a ball with one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.
More Meanings
- With one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.
- 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.
Example Sentences
His interest, aside from slinging sinkers as a sidearming right-hander, was medicine.
Word Forms
- sidearms
- sidearming
- sidearmed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include handgun, pistol, gun, firearm, revolver, rifle.
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