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arm [ˈɑɚm]

1 arm noun
  • 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
  • the part of a piece of clothing (such as a shirt or coat) that covers the arm : sleeve
  • a part of a piece of furniture (such as a chair or couch) that gives support for a person's arm
2 arm noun
  • a gun or other weapon that is used especially in a war—usually plural —often used before another noun
  • coat of arms
3 arm verb
  • to provide (yourself, a group, a country, etc.) with weapons especially in order to fight a war or battle —often + with
  • to provide (someone) with a way of fighting, competing, or succeeding
  • to make (a bomb, weapon, etc.) ready for use