SIDEARM Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word sidearm. (close relations)
Definition of SIDEARM
sidearms
Best Alternative Words for SIDEARM
Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
arm | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting • the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person • a division of some larger or more complex organization • the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm verb • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • supply with arms | ||||||||
firearm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a portable gun | ||||||||
gun | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) • large but transportable armament • a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) • a professional killer who uses a gun • a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies verb • shoot with a gun | ||||||||
handgun | nounn | |||||||
noun • a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | ||||||||
pistol | nounn | |||||||
noun • a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | ||||||||
revolver | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets) • a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings | ||||||||
weapon | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting • a means of persuading or arguing |