sidearm

Meaning

Noun

A personal weapon, either a firearm (handgun type) or a cold weapon (such as a sword), carried on the hip in a belt, sheath, holster, etc., for rapid access.

Verb

To throw a ball with one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.

Adv

With one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.

Synonyms

accessory

auxiliary

collateral

side

tributary

Etymology

From side + arm.