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sidearm

UK
/ˈsaɪdɑːm/
US
/ˈsaɪdɑrm/

Translations

sidearmnoun
sidearms
pl
UK
/ˈsaɪdɑːm/
US
/ˈsaɪdɑrm/
The officer carried a sidearm for protection.
Офицер носил пистолет для защиты.
He always kept his sidearm within reach.
Он всегда держал своё оружие под рукой.
Additional translations
боковое оружие
Synonyms
revolver
side piece
firearm
handgun
pistol
sidearmadjective
UK
/ˈsaɪdˌɑːm/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌɑrm/
Used attributively to describe actions (especially throws or deliveries) executed with a sidearm motion.
sidearmadverb
UK
/ˈsaɪdˌɑːm/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌɑrm/
He threw the ball sidearm to the catcher.
Он бросил мяч боком к ловцу.

Definitions

sidearmnoun
A weapon, such as a pistol or revolver, that is carried at one's side or in a holster.
The officer drew his sidearm when he approached the suspect.
A secondary weapon or tool carried in addition to a primary weapon.
The soldier always kept a knife as a sidearm for close combat situations.
sidearmadjective
Performed with the arm swung horizontally from the side; relating to such a throwing or delivering motion.
The pitcher’s sidearm delivery made his fastball appear to rise.
sidearmadverb
In a manner of throwing or delivering a ball with the arm extended sideways.
The pitcher threw the ball sidearm to confuse the batter.
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