side arm meaning

UK /saɪd ɑːm/ US /saɪd ɑrm/ 2 syllables

side arm (noun): a firearm that is held and fired with one hand.

Definition of side arm

  1. a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

    Synonyms: pistol, handgun, shooting iron

    Type of: firearm

    Kinds: automatic pistol, derringer, forty-five, gat, horse pistol, peacekeeper, revolver, Saturday night special, semiautomatic pistol, Very pistol, zip gun

How to pronounce side arm

side arm is pronounced /saɪd ɑːm/ in British English and /saɪd ɑrm/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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