Arm
/ɑːrm/
Definitions
- (n.) A limb of the human body extending from the shoulder to the hand.
He fractured his arm during the accident.
- (n.) A branch or division of an organization, government, or military.
The intelligence arm of the agency gathered crucial data.
- (v.) To supply or equip with weapons.
The country decided to arm its troops with new rifles.
Forms
- arms
- armed
- arming
Related terms
Commentary
Use context to distinguish between physical limb and organizational/military senses; 'arm' as a verb often involves equipping with weapons.
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