Arms: meaning, definitions and examples

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arms

 

[ ษ‘หmz ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น braรงos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคนเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Arme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lengan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ramiona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bras

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brazos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kollar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฐุฑุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paลพe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ paลพe

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹่‡‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ roke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handleggir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qollar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brazos

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

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