Meaning & Definition of word "Arms"
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Arms
/ɑːrmz/
noun:
- 1. The upper limbs of the human body, especially the part of the limb between the shoulder and the wrist.
- Example: He raised his arms to signal for help.
- 2. Weapons and ammunition; a means of waging war.
- Example: The country is increasing its military arms for national defense.
- 3. The support or abilities at one's disposal.
- Example: She stretched her arms wide to embrace her friends.
verb:
- 1. To provide or equip with weapons.
- Example: The government decided to arms the local militia to help maintain order.
Etymology
From Old French 'armes', Latin 'arma' meaning 'weapons', originating from Proto-Italic.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of arms
Meaning: Biceps or muscular arms.
Example Sentence: He's been working out a lot; check out those arms!
Meaning: Arms as a way to refer to a person's ability to defend themselves.
Example Sentence: He's got some serious arms, he can handle himself.