Meaning Of The Word Sidearm

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What's The Definition Of Sidearm?

sidearm
Sidearms are weapons, usually small guns, that you can wear on a belt.

sidearm in American English
with a sweeping forward motion of the arm from the side of the body at or below shoulder level
adjective: thrown or performed sidearm
adverb: 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

sidearm in British English
noun: a weapon carried on the person, by sling, belt, or holster, such as a sword, pistol, etc

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