sidearm

side

ˈsaɪd

said

arm

ɑ:m

aam

Definition & Meaning of "sidearm"in English

Sidearm

NOUN

a weapon, such as a gun or knife, that is carried on the side of the body

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

sidearms

Examples

He preferred to carry a lightweight sidearm for everyday use rather than a larger firearm.

sidearm

ADJECTIVE

(of a pitch) delivered with the arm moving roughly parallel to the ground

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

relational

ungradable

domain

sports, motion, technique

Examples

He threw a sidearm pitch that curved sharply.

sidearm

ADVERB

in a manner involving movement or positioning to the side of the body

Grammatical Information

Examples

He threw the ball sidearm to reach the distant base.

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