sidearm
noun
side·arm
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Definition of sidearm
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a weapon (such as a sword, revolver, or bayonet) worn at the side or in the belt
sidearm
adjectiveDefinition of sidearm (Entry 2 of 2)
: of, relating to, using, or being a throw (as in baseball) in which the arm is not raised above the shoulder and the ball is thrown with a sideways sweep of the arm between shoulder and hip
sidearm delivery a sidearm pass
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Examples of sidearm in a Sentence
Adjective
The pitcher has a sidearm delivery.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
After a duty shift, guards at the Marine Barracks are required to unload their sidearms in the presence of a supervisor to ensure that the guns are rendered safe, McKenna said. — Paul Duggan, Washington Post, "Marine failed to properly unload his pistol before fatal shooting of fellow Marine, prosecutor says," 24 Aug. 2019 After a duty shift, guards at the Marine Barracks are required to unload their sidearms in the presence of a supervisor to ensure that the guns are rendered safe, McKenna said. — The Washington Post, Twin Cities, "Prosecution details fatal shooting of Minnesota Marine by his colleague," 23 Aug. 2019 Kyler zipped it sidearm before the window was even there. — Bob Mcmanaman, azcentral, "Cardinals rookie Kyler Murray looked calm and in total command against Chargers," 9 Aug. 2019 If not for the bravery of the outgunned police at the Gilroy festival, who were fortunately nearby, responded immediately and risked their lives to attack the shooter with their sidearms, the Gilroy attack could have been much, much deadlier. — Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, The Mercury News, "Editorial: Gilroy shows why nation needs an assault-weapons ban," 4 Aug. 2019 Rather than make an overhead throw to Boykin and give Humphrey a better angle on the ball, Jackson, already leaning to his right, delivered a Patrick Mahomes-esque sidearm strike. — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, "After another strong day from Lamar Jackson, John Harbaugh ‘real pleased’ with Ravens’ passing game," 3 Aug. 2019 But Lock also flashed the brilliance which made him a coveted draft prospect, including an on-the-run completion to wide receiver Fred Brown in which Lock rolled right and connected with a nifty sidearm delivery. — Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post, "Why Drew Lock never intended to miss Broncos training camp practices," 18 July 2019 One carried a visible sidearm, and another filmed the executive. — New York Times, "A Koch Executive’s Harassment in China Adds to Fears Among Visitors," 11 July 2019 Crawford could only watch as Moore received the ball, turned, planted his feet and uncorked a sidearm rocket toward first. — oregonlive.com, "Seattle Mariners’ defensive play of the year has already happened: Commentary," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sidearm.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sidearm
sidearm
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sidearm
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a weapon (such as a sword or handgun) that is worn on your hip or in your belt
sidearm
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of sidearm (Entry 2 of 2)
chiefly US
: done with your arm moving out to the side
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sidearm
adverb
side·arm
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Kids Definition of sidearm
: with the arm moving out to the side
She threw the ball sidearm.