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 arm arm /ˈɑːrm/

noun

  1. () A human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb  ( arm )
    a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
     My arm is sore after lifting weights at the gym
    My arm is sore after lifting weights at the gym
  2. () Any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm  ( branch , limb , arm )
    any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
     The arm of the record player
    the arm of the record player
     An arm of the sea
    an arm of the sea
     A branch of the sewer
    a branch of the sewer
  3. () The part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person  ( arm )
    the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person
     She rested her book on the arm of the sofa as she reached for her cup of tea.
    She rested her book on the arm of the sofa as she reached for her cup of tea.
  4. () Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting  ( arm , weapon system , weapon )
    any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
     He was licensed to carry a weapon
    he was licensed to carry a weapon
  5. The part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm  ( arm , sleeve )
    the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
     The dress had three-quarter sleeves that were perfect for the weather
    The dress had three-quarter sleeves that were perfect for the weather
  6. A division of some larger or more complex organization  ( arm , subdivision , branch )
    a division of some larger or more complex organization
     A branch of Congress
    a branch of Congress
     Botany is a branch of biology
    botany is a branch of biology
     The Germanic branch of Indo-European languages
    the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages

verb

  1. () Prepare oneself for a military confrontation  ( fortify , gird , build up , arm )
    prepare oneself for a military confrontation
     The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East
    The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East
     Troops are building up on the Iraqi border
    troops are building up on the Iraqi border
  2. () Supply with arms  ( arm )
    supply with arms
     The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan
    The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan