sidearm

• Qualifie un type de lancer ou de service, généralement dans des sports comme le baseball ou le softball, où le bras se déplace latéralement plutôt que par-dessus.

Describes a type of throw or pitch, typically in sports like baseball or softball, where the arm is swung from the side rather than overhand.

1. Sidearm pitchB2formalamericansport

   Describes a pitch in baseball or softball where the arm moves parallel to the ground during the throw, rather than overhand or underhand.

   Lancer à bras latéral

   • The pitcher threw a sidearm fastball that surprised the batter.
   • His sidearm delivery made the ball curve unexpectedly.
   • Coaches often teach sidearm throws for specific game situations.

• Adverbe utilisé dans le sport, notamment au baseball et au softball, signifiant « d'un mouvement latéral du bras ». Décrit la manière de lancer ou de servir où le bras se déplace parallèlement au sol, plutôt que par-dessus.

An adverb used in sports, particularly baseball and softball, meaning 'with a sideways motion of the arm.' It describes the manner of throwing or pitching where the arm moves parallel to the ground rather than overhand.

1. In a sidearm mannerB2formal

   Performed with a motion that comes from the side of the body, rather than from above or below.

   de côté (mouvement latéral)

   • He threw the ball sidearm to avoid hitting the batter.
   • The pitcher delivered the pitch sidearm, surprising the hitter.
   • She tossed the keys sidearm across the room.