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sidearm - What does it mean?

Definition of 'sidearm'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A personal weapon normally carried in a holster on the body of a wielder for immediate use.
  • Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To throw a ball with one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.
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    Derived terms

    * sidearmer

    Adverb

    (en-adv)
  • With one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.
  • Anagrams

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