sidearm

[ sahyd-ahrm ]

adverb

1. with a swinging motion of the arm moving to the side of the body at shoulder level or below and nearly parallel to the ground:

   to pitch sidearm.

adjective

1. thrown or performed sidearm:

   a sidearm curve ball; sidearm stroke.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sidearm¹

First recorded in 1925–30; side ¹ + arm ¹

Example Sentences

In that statement, Nelson said Sarey reached for the officer’s sidearm and grabbed a folding knife clipped to his vest.

From Seattle Times

He was shot when the officer, reaching for her stun gun, instead grabbed her sidearm.

From Seattle Times

Sexton fired at least 11 rounds from her service sidearm at the car, according to the ruling.

From Seattle Times

Scrambling to his left, quarterback Sam Howell saw a slight opening and slid the ball into it with a sidearm throw.

From Washington Times

Other campaigns Raoul has tracked see manufacturers linking themselves to the military or law enforcement, claiming they are the Pentagon’s top choice for a sidearm or long gun - regardless of whether they are or not.

From Washington Times

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