Arm: meaning, definitions and examples

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arm

[ ɑːm ]

^{Context #1}

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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 braço

🇮🇳 बांह

🇩🇪 Arm

🇮🇩 lengan

🇺🇦 рука

🇵🇱 ramię

🇯🇵 腕 (うで)

🇫🇷 bras

🇪🇸 brazo

🇹🇷 kol

🇰🇷 팔 (pal)

🇸🇦 ذراع

🇨🇿 paže

🇸🇰 rameno

🇨🇳 胳膊 (gēbo)

🇸🇮 roka

🇮🇸 armur

🇰🇿 қол

🇬🇪 მკლავი

🇦🇿 qol

🇲🇽 brazo

Word origin

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.