side arm

noun

, Military.

First recorded in 1680–90

Raf's eyes met Soriki's, and the com-tech's hand dropped to hook fingers in his belt within touching distance of his side arm.

On one of these doors Leicester was hammering with his side-arm, the Portuguese standing by on the step below.

The cubic contents of the pressure tube and side-arm become increased, owing to the cup-like shape the paint film takes on.

He had already unbuttoned his tailed tunic, and slung his belt and sabre or side-arm from his shoulders.

Dave Moroka relaxed, the side arm dropping back into its holster.

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