1. a weapon, especially a pistol, carried at one’s side

1. thrown or delivered with the arm moving parallel to the ground
Usage: sports

1. in a sidearm manner; with the arm moving parallel to the ground
Usage: sports

Examples

• The police officer drew his sidearm when he saw the suspect reach for something.
• Military personnel are trained to use various sidearms effectively.
• The pitcher threw a sidearm fastball that caught the batter off guard.
• She delivered the ball sidearm to avoid the defender’s reach.
• His sidearm delivery made it difficult for batters to pick up the ball.
• The submarine pitcher was known for his effective sidearm motion.