side arm
Definition
- Noun:
- A firearm that is held and fired with one hand: A type of weapon, such as a pistol or revolver, designed to be operated with a single hand.
Usage
- The term "side arm" is used to refer to a personal, portable firearm, typically carried in a holster on the hip or in a shoulder rig. It is distinct from long arms like rifles or shotguns, which require two hands for stable operation.
Examples
- Noun:
- The police officer drew her side arm from its holster.
- In the 19th century, a cavalry soldier's primary side arm was often a revolver.
Advanced Usage
- "To be armed with a side arm": To carry a handgun.
- The security detail was armed with side arms and communication devices.
Variants and Related Words
- Sidearm (also spelled as one word): An alternative spelling for the same noun.
- Handgun (n): A direct synonym for a firearm designed to be held in one hand.
- Pistol (n): A common type of side arm; a handgun whose chamber is integral to the barrel.
- Revolver (n): A type of side arm with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers for bullets.
Synonyms
- Handgun: A firearm held and fired with one hand.
- Pistol: A type of handgun.
- Revolver: A handgun with a revolving cylinder.
Related Phrases
- Side arm holster: A carrying case or holder for a handgun, typically worn on the body.
- He adjusted his side arm holster for a quicker draw.
Noun
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a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
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