noun🔗ShareA personal weapon, such as a handgun or sword, carried on the hip in a belt, sheath, holster, etc for rapid access."The security guard wore a uniform and a sidearm on his belt. "weaponmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo throw a ball with one's arm roughly parallel to the ground."Instead of throwing overhand, the pitcher decided to sidearm the ball, hoping to confuse the batter. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareWith one's arm roughly parallel to the ground."He threw the baseball sidearm, aiming for his friend's glove. "directionpositionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading