What does arm mean in English? Meaning of arm definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "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
Noun
Meaning: 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 limbSynonyms: armHypernyms: limbPart Holonyms: arm bone
arteria brachialis
articulatio cubiti
articulatio radiocarpea
biceps brachii
biceps humeri
brachial artery
carpus
cephalic vein
cubital joint
cubital nerve
cubitus
elbow
elbow joint
forearm
hand
human elbow
humerus
manus
mitt
musculus biceps brachii
musculus triceps brachii
nervus ulnaris
paw
radiocarpal joint
triceps brachii
ulnar nerve
vena cephalica
wrist
wrist jointPronunciation in US: /ɑɹm/
Pronunciation in UK: /ɑːm/
Meaning of "arm": prepare oneself for a military confrontation
Verb
Meaning: prepare oneself for a military confrontationExample: The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East
troops are building up on the Iraqi borderSynonyms: arm
build up
fortify
girdHyponyms: forearm
re-arm
rearmAntonyms: demilitarise
demilitarize
disarmPronunciation in US: /ɑɹm/
Pronunciation in UK: /ɑːm/
Meaning of "arm": any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
Noun
Meaning: any projection that is thought to resemble a human armExample: the arm of the record player
an arm of the sea
a branch of the sewerSynonyms: arm
branch
limbHypernyms: projectionPronunciation in US: /ɑɹm/
Pronunciation in UK: /ɑːm/
Meaning of "arm": supply with arms
Verb
Meaning: supply with armsExample: The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in AfghanistanSynonyms: armHyponyms: munition
rearmHypernyms: furnish
provide
render
supplyPronunciation in US: /ɑɹm/
Pronunciation in UK: /ɑːm/
Meaning of "arm": any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
Noun
Meaning: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or huntingExample: he was licensed to carry a weaponSynonyms: arm
weapon
weapon systemHyponyms: blade
bow
bow and arrow
brand
brass knuckles
brass knucks
fire ship
flamethrower
greek fire
gun
hatchet
knife
knuckle duster
knuckles
knucks
lance
light arm
missile
pike
projectile
shaft
slasher
sling
spear
steel
stun baton
stun gun
sword
tomahawk
w.m.d.
weapon of mass destruction
wmdHypernyms: instrumentPronunciation in US: /ɑɹm/
Pronunciation in UK: /ɑːm/
Meaning of "arm": the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person
Noun
Meaning: the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated personSynonyms: armHyponyms: writing armHypernyms: armrestPronunciation in US: /ɑɹm/
Pronunciation in UK: /ɑːm/
Meaning of "arm": a division of some larger or more complex organization
Noun
Meaning: a division of some larger or more complex organizationExample: a branch of Congress
botany is a branch of biology
the Germanic branch of Indo-European languagesSynonyms: arm
branch
subdivisionHyponyms: executive branch
executive office of the president
judicial branch
legislative branch
local post office
post officeHypernyms: divisionPronunciation in US: /ɑɹm/
Pronunciation in UK: /ɑːm/
Meaning of "arm": the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
Noun
Meaning: the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the armSynonyms: arm
sleeveHyponyms: dolman sleeve
long sleeve
raglan sleeve
shirtsleeve
short sleeveHypernyms: cloth coveringPart Holonyms: cuff
elbow
turnup
wristbandPronunciation in US: /ɑɹm/
Pronunciation in UK: /ɑːm/
Adjective: The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand. 1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 19, The China Governess[1]: When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he felt it was not safe to let him loose, and he had no immediate idea what to do with him. She stood with her right arm extended and her palm forward to indicate “Stop!”1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 19, The China Governess[1]: When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he felt it was not safe to let him loose, and he had no immediate idea what to do with him.(anatomy) The extended portion of the upper limb, from the shoulder to the elbow. The arm and forearm are parts of the upper limb in the human body.A limb, or locomotive or prehensile organ, of an invertebrate animal. the arms of an octopusA long, narrow, more or less rigid part of an object extending from the main part or centre of the object, such as the arm of an armchair, a crane, a pair of spectacles or a pair of compasses. The robot arm reached out and placed the part on the assembly line.A bay or inlet off a main body of water. Shelburne Bay is an arm of Lake Champlain.A branch of an organization. the cavalry arm of the military service(figuratively) Power; might; strength; support. the arm of the law the secular arm Bible, Isa. lii. 1 To whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?Bible, Isa. lii. 1 To whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?(baseball, slang) A pitcher The team needs to sign another arm in the offseason.The team needs to sign another arm in the offseason.(genetics) One of the two parts of a chromosomeA group of patients in a medical trial.Synonyms:
rod, wing, branch, handle, stump, projection, bough, bow, member, hook, bender, offshoot, fin, prong, flapper, biceps, triceps, flipper, upper arm, division, force, power, affiliate, branch, wing, sector, projection, extension, section, authority, offshoot, detachment, command, department, block, ell, branch, sound, subdivision, creek, stream, rivulet, estuary, strait, brook, fjord, tributary, channel, inlet, firth, load, protect, prepare, supply, provide, strengthen, fortify, mobilize, appoint, prime, gear, tote, deck, accouter, guard, outfit, gird, heel, equalize, rig, array, issue, furnish, pack, heel up, load up, lug iron, make ready, pack a rod, rod up,
Antonyms:
main, body, division, weakness, incompetence, whole, main, body, main, body, division, injure, weaken, dissuade, hurt, take, discourage, forget, neglect, unclothe, keep, disarm, unfurnish,
