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side arms

British  

plural noun

  1. weapons carried on the person, by sling, belt, or holster, such as a sword, pistol, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Left behind by their team-mates after the first wave of celebrations, the pair stood side by side, arms outstretched as they soaked in the acclaim from the England supporters who had flocked to Mexico City.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

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

From The Verge Aug. 23, 2022

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 Jan. 25, 2022

Sailors with side arms stood watch by the gangplank, seemingly oblivious to the cold rain lashing their faces.

From New York Times May 22, 2021

The first thing I notice is Karly and Sal at the side, arms folded, glaring at me as if I was a piece of dirt they’d just found on their shoes.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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