Arms: meaning, definitions and examples

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arms

[ ɑːmz ]

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body part

The two upper limbs of the human body, from the shoulder to the hand.

Synonyms

appendages, extremities, limbs

Examples of usage

He crossed his arms in front of his chest.
She has a tattoo on her arm.
I hurt my arm while playing tennis.
The baby reached out her arms to be picked up.
They linked arms and walked down the street together.

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weapon

Weapons, especially firearms.

Synonyms

firearms, guns, weapons

Examples of usage

The soldier carried a rifle in his arms.
The rebels were armed with pistols and grenades.
They were surrounded by enemies with arms.

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supply with weapons

To provide or supply with weapons.

Synonyms

equip, furnish, supply

Examples of usage

The government armed the militia to defend the town.
The rebels armed themselves before the battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "arms" in other languages:

🇵🇹 braços

🇮🇳 बाहें

🇩🇪 Arme

🇮🇩 lengan

🇺🇦 руки

🇵🇱 ramiona

🇯🇵 腕

🇫🇷 bras

🇪🇸 brazos

🇹🇷 kollar

🇰🇷 팔

🇸🇦 أذرع

🇨🇿 paže

🇸🇰 paže

🇨🇳 手臂

🇸🇮 roke

🇮🇸 handleggir

🇰🇿 қолдар

🇬🇪 ხელები

🇦🇿 qollar

🇲🇽 brazos

Word origin

The word 'arms' has a long history, originating from the Old English word 'earm', which meant 'arm'. Over time, the meaning of 'arms' expanded to include both the body part and weapons. In medieval times, 'arms' referred specifically to weapons used in combat. Today, 'arms' can refer to both the limbs of the body and weapons, reflecting the dual nature of the word.

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