sidearm
/ˈsaɪdɑːrm/
noun
- A weapon, such as a pistol or knife, worn at the side of the body.
- Hikers in bear country sometimes carry a sidearm for protection.
- He kept a sidearm in a holster under his jacket.
- The officer drew his sidearm when he heard the alarm.
- A type of throw in sports, especially baseball, where the arm is swung from the side rather than overhand.
- His sidearm delivery made the ball curve unexpectedly.
- She practiced her sidearm throw to improve accuracy in softball.
- The pitcher threw a fastball with a sidearm motion.
adjective
- Thrown or performed with a sidearm motion.
- Her sidearm swing in tennis gave the ball a tricky spin.
- He made a sidearm throw to home plate.
- The sidearm pitch surprised the batter.
verb
- To throw (a ball) with a sidearm motion.
- The quarterback sidearmed the pass to avoid a tackle.
- He sidearmed the ball to second base to catch the runner.
- She sidearmed the frisbee across the field.