What does side arm mean?
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side arm
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Princeton's WordNet
pistol, handgun, side arm, shooting ironnoun
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
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side arm
A side arm is a weapon, typically a firearm or a blade, that is worn on the body in a location that allows for easy access and quick draw. It is typically carried by military personnel or law enforcement officers. In non-military context, it can also refer to a piece of scientific equipment consisting of a tube with an arm projecting from its side, used in distillation processes.
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Side arm
A side arm or sidearm is a weapon, usually a handgun but sometimes a dagger or other melee weapon, which is worn on the body in a holster to permit immediate access and use. A side arm is typically required equipment for military personnel and sometimes carried by law enforcement personnel. Usually, uniformed personnel of these services wear their weapons openly, while plainclothes personnel have their side arms concealed under their clothes. A side arm may be carried alone, or as a back-up to a primary weapon such as a rifle or carbine. Most standing army also have service pistols.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of side arm in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of side arm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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