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Arm: meaning, definitions and examples

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arm

 

[ ษ‘หm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The upper limb of the human body, especially the part extending from the shoulder to the wrist.

Synonyms

forelimb, limb, upper limb

Examples of usage

  • He raised his arm to wave.
  • She injured her arm while playing tennis.
  • The baby reached out his tiny arms.
Context #2 | Noun

weapon

A weapon or tool used for offense or defense.

Synonyms

firearm, tool, weapon

Examples of usage

  • The knight wielded his sword in his arm.
  • The country invested heavily in its nuclear arms.
  • They found a cache of illegal arms in the warehouse.
Context #3 | Verb

prepare

To prepare oneself for a particular type of work or activity.

Synonyms

equip, prepare, supply

Examples of usage

  • She had to arm herself with knowledge to face the challenges.
  • The soldiers armed themselves with rifles before the battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "arm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น braรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค‚เคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Arm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lengan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ramiฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…• (ใ†ใง)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bras

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brazo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ” (pal)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุฑุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paลพe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rameno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒณ่†Š (gฤ“bo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ roka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ armur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brazo

Etymology

The word 'arm' originated from the Old English word 'earm', which meant 'arm', as in the body part. Over time, the word evolved to also refer to weapons or tools used for offense or defense. The use of 'arm' in the context of preparing oneself can be traced back to the idea of equipping oneself with knowledge or resources. The versatility of the word 'arm' reflects its long history and various meanings in different contexts.

See also: armband, armed, armlet, armlets, armor, armory, armour, armoury, arms, army, disarm, disarmed, unarm, unarmed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,431, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.