sidearm.
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.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
From side + arm.
To throw a ball with one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.
Where this word comes from
From side + arm.
With one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.
Where this word comes from
From side + arm.
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