side arm

American  

noun

Military.

1. a weapon, as a pistol or sword, carried at the side or in the belt.

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Etymology

Origin of side arm

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

Each has an elastic band for head support, extendable side arms, and ear pads that seem comfy.

From The Verge

“The board is going to hate this side arm,” said Ms. Wright, 52, a South Texas native whose father immigrated from Mexico as a young physician.

From New York Times

If you have a bench at the end of the bed, make sure it has side arms, so it’s easier to get up from.

From Washington Post

Based on my experience, they tend to last about a year under normal wear-and-tear, with the plastic side arms eventually breaking.

From The Verge

"He don’t throw side arm or run fast so people knocked him….. dude can play QB! Period," he added.

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