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arm

noun(arm)

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

Synonyms: weapon, weapon system,

arm

noun(arm)

any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

Synonyms: branch, limb,

Examples:

The arm of the record player.
An arm of the sea.

arm

noun(arm)

a division of some larger or more complex organization

Synonyms: branch, subdivision,

arm

noun(arm)

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

Synonyms: sleeve,

arm

verb(arm)

prepare oneself for a military confrontation

Synonyms: build up, fortify, gird,

Antonyms: disarm,

arm

noun(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

arm

verb(arm)

supply with arms

Examples:

The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan.

arm

noun(arm)

the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person

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