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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

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

Everything else, from the stitching on the headband to the braided cable and the side arms that hold the ear cups, is coated in a deep black color.

From The Verge ● Mar. 25, 2020

Rachel and Ema stood side by side, arms folded across their chests.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben

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