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   arm

   /ärm/

   noun

   • 1. each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand: "she held the baby in her arms" Similar upper limbforelimbappendagearchaic:member
   • ▪ (in technical use) each of the upper limbs from the shoulder to the elbow.
   • ▪ each of the forelimbs of an animal.
   • ▪ a flexible limb of an invertebrate animal, e.g. an octopus.
   • ▪ a sleeve of a garment. Similar sleeve
   • ▪ an ability to throw a ball skillfully: "he has a good arm"
   • ▪ an athlete with an ability to throw a ball skillfully: "he wasn't the best arm in the outfield, but his performance at the plate more than compensated"
   • ▪ used to refer to the holding of a person's arm in support or companionship: "as they walked he offered her his arm"
   • ▪ used to refer to something perceived as powerful or protective: "the comforting arms of the church" Similar reachpowerforceauthoritystrengthmightpotency
   • 2. a thing comparable to an arm in form or function, typically something that projects from a larger structure: "cables will secure the boom to steel arms installed near the top of the tower"
   • ▪ a side part of a chair or other seat on which a sitter's arm can rest: "he draped his legs over the arm of the sofa"
   • ▪ a narrow strip of water or land projecting from a larger body: "the whole place is divided into two equal parts by an arm of the sea" Similar inletcreekcovefjordbayvoeestuaryfirthbranchstrait(s)necknarrowssoundchannelpassagestretch of waterwaterway
   • 3. a branch or division of a company or organization: "the political arm of the separatist group" Similar branchsectiondepartmentdivisionsubdivisionwingsectorchapterlodgedetachmentagencyofficebureauoffshootsatelliteextension
   • ▪ one of the types of troops of which an army is composed, such as infantry or artillery.
   • 4. each of the lines enclosing an angle.

   Word Origin Old Englisharm, earm, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch arm and German Arm.

   Derivatives

   • 1. armless adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › armArm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ARM is a human upper limb; especially : the part between the shoulder and the wrist. How to use arm in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishARM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A1 [ C ] either of the two long parts of the upper body that are attached to the shoulders and have the hands at the end: hold someone in your arms He held her in his arms (= held her closely). throw your arms around She threw her arms around me and gave me a hug. My arms ache from carrying this bag. mheim3011/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages.

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   Arm definition: the upper limb of the human body, especially the part extending from the shoulder to the wrist.. See examples of ARM used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › armArm - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An arm is a limb on the upper part of a person's body. You can call the front limb of any animal an arm, though they're more often called "legs."

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishARM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An arm of an object is a long thin part of it that sticks out from the main part. ...the lever arm of the machine. [ + of] ...the arms of the doctor's spectacles. [ + of] 5. countable noun. An arm of land or water is a long thin area of it that is joined to a broader area.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englisharm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Definition of arm noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › armArm - definition of arm by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. An upper limb of the human body, connecting the hand and wrist to the shoulder. 2. A part similar to a human arm, such as the forelimb of an animal or a long part projecting from a central support in a machine. 3. Something, such as a sleeve on a garment or a support on a chair, that is designed to cover or support the human arm. 4.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishARM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ARM definition: 1. the long part at each side of the human body, ending in a hand: 2. with your arm gently…. Learn more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › armarm | meaning of arm in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    arm meaning, definition, what is arm: one of the two long parts of your body b...: Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › armArm Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    ARM meaning: 1 : either one of the two long body parts that join the top of your body at the shoulder and that end at the hand or wrist; 2 : the part of a piece of clothing (such as a shirt or coat) that covers the arm sleeve