English dictionary

arm

/A/rm/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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: WordNet 3.0
any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

noun.artifact

Examples
The arm of the record player.

An arm of the sea.

Synonyms branch limb

Source: WordNet 3.0
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

noun.artifact

Synonyms weapon weapon system

Source: WordNet 3.0
the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a division of some larger or more complex organization

noun.group

Synonyms branch subdivision

Source: WordNet 3.0
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

noun.artifact

Synonyms sleeve

Source: WordNet 3.0
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 <i>arm</i> was made efficient.

noun

Source: webster1913

prepare oneself for a military confrontation

verb.competition

Synonyms build up fortify gird

Antonyms demilitarise demilitarize disarm

Source: WordNet 3.0
supply with arms

verb.possession

Examples
The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan.

Source: WordNet 3.0
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