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sidearm

noun

Definition of sidearmnext
as in pistol

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Recent Examples of sidearm Perhaps Edwards will have his sidearm in tow for next year’s playoff run. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026 Freeman’s home run against Sale in the sixth came on a 97-mph sidearm fastball and was his fourth of the season. — Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 9 May 2026 As Aaron Boone summoned Tim Hill to the mound in the seventh inning of the Yankees‘ win over the Orioles on Saturday, the manager mimicked the reliever’s sidearm delivery. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026 Security camera video showed the suspect throwing with his left hand, using a sidearm motion. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sidearm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidearm
  1. pistol
  2. handgun
  3. revolver
  4. derringer
  5. firearm
  6. six-shooter
  7. gun
Noun
  • That officer then drew their pistol and shot a round at Hill, the complaint said.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • More than 30 guns, including numerous pistols, rifles and shotguns, a crossbow, tactical gear, ammunition and electronics, were found by authorities while executing three search warrants at residences associated with the attackers.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of pistol
Noun
  • One deputy saw Mendiola sitting on a bench holding a semiautomatic handgun in his right hand and loading a magazine into the firearm before firing a shot, the report states.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The handgun was loaded with 29 rounds of ammunition, police said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of handgun
Noun
  • On June 29, a New Haven Superior Court jury found Stokes guilty of murder, criminal attempt to commit improper sale of a firearm, conspiracy to commit improper sale of a firearm and carrying a pistol or revolver without a permit.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Authorities concluded that Haught had died accidentally while playing Russian roulette with a revolver, but that finding was later questioned.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of revolver
Noun
  • This mysterious derringer pistol has sparked more intrigue than any of his other dangerous finds because people want to know the back story.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • This victim’s vision seems weird and fraudulent when Priscilla casually color-coordinates derringer pistols with designer dresses.
    — Armond White, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023
Definition of derringer
Noun
  • Nabavi was charged with two counts of felony drug possession with a firearm.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Kathryn pleaded guilty to murder, conspiracy to commit murder and felony discharge of a firearm in July 2025, according to ABC 4 and Fox 13.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of firearm
Noun
  • As Rosalind disguised as a boy, Adele wore a bolo tie and a low-slung gun belt with a six-shooter.
    — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • The handgun, which was introduced in 1935 after Prohibition, is a six-shooter revolver that fires rounds at a high velocity.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Definition of six-shooter
Noun
  • The gun above School Girls’ mantelpiece is the skin-bleaching cream the girls refer to early in the play.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors said Washington had five previous felony convictions, including drug and weapons charges, and was not allowed to possess a gun.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of gun

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“Sidearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidearm. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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