sidearm

[ sahyd-ahrm ]

/ ˈsaɪdˌɑrm /

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.

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

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First recorded in 1925–30; side¹ + arm¹

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The resulting glycerol percentages after mixing the sidearm and main compartment contents were 0, 4, 8, and 12 percent.
Preservation of Bull Semen at Sub-Zero Temperatures|N. L. VanDemark
As Barrent came through the doorway, two of the men moved back; the third, his sidearm negligently lowered, stepped forward.
The Status Civilization|Robert Sheckley
I'll hand over my sidearm to you just before your men come through the air lock.
The Highest Treason|Randall Garrett
Even worse, the pressure at his hip told him that he hadn't even bothered to take his sidearm off.
Anything You Can Do ...|Gordon Randall Garrett

He strode out of the office, hooking his sidearm belt from a hanger as he went by.
The Best Made Plans|Everett B. Cole

adj.

also side-arm, 1908, from side (adj.) + arm (n.1).