sidearm
sidearm Lexical Profile
sidearm Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A compact weapon, especially a pistol or revolver, worn in a holster or sheath at the waist or side for quick access.
"The security officer secured his sidearm in the locker before entering the administrative wing."
A throw, pitch, or stroke executed by swinging the arm horizontally at the side of the body.
"Practice sessions focused on perfecting the timing of the pitcher's signature sidearm."
• adjective
Thrown or delivered with a lateral sweep of the arm at approximately shoulder or hip height, rather than overhand or underhand.
"The relief pitcher surprised the batter with a deceptive sidearm delivery."
• adverb
With a horizontal or lateral motion of the arm, rather than from above the shoulder or below the waist.
"The shortstop fielded the ground ball cleanly and threw sidearm to first base."