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arm

(/A/rm )

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.body)

source: wordnet30
any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm(noun.artifact)

Example:
The arm of the record player.
An arm of the sea.

Synonym:
branch, limb

source: wordnet30
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
weapon, weapon system

source: wordnet30
the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a division of some larger or more complex organization(noun.group)

Synonym:
branch, subdivision

source: wordnet30
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
sleeve

source: wordnet30
The limb of the human body which extends from the shoulder to the hand; also, the corresponding limb of a monkey.(noun)

source: webster1913
A branch of the military service; as, the cavalry arm was made efficient.(noun)

source: webster1913

prepare oneself for a military confrontation(verb.competition)

Synonym:
build up, fortify, gird
Antonym:
demilitarise, demilitarize, disarm

source: wordnet30
supply with arms(verb.possession)

Example:
The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan.

source: wordnet30
To take by the arm; to take up in one's arms.(verb)

source: webster1913
To provide one's self with arms, weapons, or means of attack or resistance; to take arms.(verb)

source: webster1913

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