Sidearm — is a method of throwing an object in which the arm swings parallel to the ground and the palm of the hand points towards the target. In baseball, sidearm throws are common in the infield because it is easier to throw off balance or while turning … Wikipedia
sidearm — ☆ sidearm [sīd′ärm΄ ] adj., adv. with a sweeping forward motion of the arm from the side of the body at or below shoulder level [a sidearm pitch] … English World dictionary
sidearm — /suyd ahrm /, adv. 1. with a swinging motion of the arm moving to the side of the body at shoulder level or below and nearly parallel to the ground: to pitch sidearm. adj. 2. thrown or performed sidearm: a sidearm curve ball; sidearm stroke.… … Universalium
sidearm — I. noun Date: 1689 a weapon (as a sword, revolver, or bayonet) worn at the side or in the belt II. adjective Date: 1908 of, relating to, using, or being a throw (as in baseball) in which the arm is not raised above the shoulder and the ball is… … New Collegiate Dictionary
sidearm — I adjective (of pitches) made with the arm moving parallel to the ground a sidearm pitch • Pertains to noun: ↑pitch II adverb in a sidearm manner he prefers to throw sidearm … Useful english dictionary
sidearm — side•arm [[t]ˈsaɪdˌɑrm[/t]] adv. 1) with a swinging motion of the arm moving to the side of the body at or below shoulder level and nearly parallel to the ground: to pitch sidearm[/ex] 2) thrown or performed sidearm • Etymology: 1925–30 … From formal English to slang
Sidearm (disambiguation) — Sidearm, side arm, Sidearms (as well as other variations) may refer to: *Sidearm, a baseball pitch *Side arm, a backup weapon *Side Arms Hyper Dyne, a 1986 arcade game *AGM 122 Sidearm, a missile … Wikipedia
sidearm chiefly Baseball — adjective & adverb performed with a sweeping motion of the arm from the side of the body at or below shoulder level. verb throw or pitch in this way. Derivatives sidearmer noun … English new terms dictionary
sidearm controller — A sidestick, or a miniature control column at the side of the cockpit on the console. It is fitted normally on aircraft with fly by wire or fly by light controls. An armrest is provided to assist the pilot with accurate flying. Any pressure… … Aviation dictionary
sidearm — 1. noun A personal weapon normally carried in a holster on the body of a wielder for immediate use. 2. verb To throw a ball with ones arm roughly parallel to the ground. 3. adverb With ones arm roughly parallel to the ground … Wiktionary
