Sidearms Meaning in English
word · lemma: sidearm
التعريف
Small weapons such as pistols or revolvers that are carried at one's side, especially by police, military, or security personnel as a secondary weapon.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Used primarily in military, police, and security contexts; refers to pistols or similar small firearms, not rifles or large weapons. Usually plural ('sidearms') to refer to personnel collectively carrying them. Not to be confused with 'side arm' (a way of throwing in sports).
جمل نموذجية
Police officers often carry sidearms for protection.
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Soldiers are trained to use their sidearms in emergencies.
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Security guards must keep their sidearms secured at all times.
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When the rifle jams, you have to rely on your sidearms.
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Most detectives carry their sidearms in a shoulder holster.
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He always checks his sidearms before going on duty.
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