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Arm

ɑːm

Arm definitions
noun
arm arms
  1. each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

    "she held the baby in her arms"

    upper limb forelimb appendage
    • a flexible limb of an invertebrate animal, e.g. an octopus
    • a sleeve of a garment
    • an ability to bowl, pitch, or throw a ball skilfully

      "he has a good arm"

    • 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 powerful or protective

      "they have extended the arm of friendship to developing countries"

  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 can rest their arm

      "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"

  3. a branch or division of a company or organization

    "the political arm of the separatist group"

    • each of the types of troops of which an army is composed, such as infantry or artillery
  4. each of the lines enclosing an angle