Arms

/ɑːrmz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The upper limbs of the human body, especially the part of the limb between the shoulder and the wrist.

He raised his arms to signal for help.

Weapons and ammunition; a means of waging war.

The country is increasing its military arms for national defense.

The support or abilities at one's disposal.

She stretched her arms wide to embrace her friends.

verb

To provide or equip with weapons.

The government decided to arms the local militia to help maintain order.

From Old French 'armes', Latin 'arma' meaning 'weapons', originating from Proto-Italic.

open arms

To welcome someone warmly.

arms race

Competition between nations to have more powerful weapons.

bear arms

To carry or possess weapons.

into the arms of Morpheus

To fall asleep, especially deeply.

twist someone's arm

To persuade someone to do something.

armament

The weapons and equipment used by a military.

disarmament

The reduction or elimination of a country's military forces and weapons.

armory

A place where weapons and military equipment are stored.

unarmed

Not equipped with weapons.

armed

Equipped with weapons.

Biceps or muscular arms.

He's been working out a lot; check out those arms!

Arms as a way to refer to a person's ability to defend themselves.

He's got some serious arms, he can handle himself.