Arm

/ɑːm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The upper limb of the human body, especially from the shoulder to the wrist.

He injured his arm while playing basketball.

A similar limb on an animal.

The dog raised its arm to play fetch.

A branch or part of a larger organization, structure, or system.

The committee is an arm of the local government.

verb

To equip with weapons, especially for war.

The country began to arm itself in preparation for potential conflict.

To provide with something useful or necessary.

She armed herself with knowledge before going into the debate.

Old English 'earm', of Germanic origin.

arm in arm

To walk close together, linked by arms.

to arm oneself

To equip oneself with weapons.

to bear arms

To serve in the military or carry weapons.

digital arm

Referring to a division of digital services or products.

forearm

The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.

upper arm

The part of the arm between the shoulder and the elbow.

disarm

To remove weapons from.

To have a strong influence or control.

That politician really has an arm in every project.

To arm wrestle.

We had a fun time arm wrestling at the party.