sidearm
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Noun — A personal weapon, such as a handgun or sword, carried at the hip.
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Etymology
A compound of "side" and "arm".
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What does “sidearm” mean?
The word “sidearm” means a personal weapon, such as a handgun or sword, carried at the hip. In plain terms, a hip-carried personal weapon, or a low, sideways throwing motion.
How do you pronounce “sidearm”?
“Sidearm” is pronounced SYD-ahrm (/ˈsaɪdˌɑɹm/ in IPA).
How do you use “sidearm” in a sentence?
Here is “sidearm” used in a sentence: “The officer kept his sidearm holstered at all times on duty.”
What part of speech is “sidearm”?
Depending on how it is used, “sidearm” can be a noun and an adverb.
How many meanings does “sidearm” have?
“Sidearm” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a personal weapon, such as a handgun or sword, carried at the hip.