sidearm

[ sahyd-ahrm ]
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adverb
  1. with a swinging motion of the arm moving to the side of the body at shoulder level or below and nearly parallel to the ground: to pitch sidearm.

adjective
  1. thrown or performed sidearm: a sidearm curve ball; sidearm stroke.

Origin of sidearm

1
First recorded in 1925–30; side1 + arm1

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Other definitions for side arm (2 of 2)

side arm

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

Origin of side arm

2
First recorded in 1680–90

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