sidearm

• Descreve um tipo de arremesso ou lançamento, geralmente em esportes como beisebol ou softbol, em que o braço se move lateralmente, e não por cima. Também pode se referir a algo posicionado ou usado ao lado do corpo, como uma arma de fogo carregada no quadril.

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.

   Arremesso lateral

   • 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.

• Advérbio usado no esporte, especialmente no beisebol e no softbol, que significa «com movimento lateral do braço». Descreve a maneira de arremessar ou lançar em que o braço se move paralelamente ao chão, e não por cima.

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.

   Com movimento lateral

   • 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.