Arm
/ɑːrm/
Definitions
3 meaningsThe part of the body from the shoulder to the hand.
/ɑːrm/
The upper limb of the human body
I hurt my arm.
💡 Simply: Your arm is from your shoulder to your hand.
More Examples
She raised her arm in victory.
How It's Used
"He broke his arm in the accident."
A branch of a tree, especially a large one.
/ɑːrm/
A branch of a tree
The tree's arms were heavy with fruit.
💡 Simply: A big branch of a tree.
More Examples
A strong arm reached out.
How It's Used
"The oak tree's arms reached towards the sky."
To equip or supply with weapons.
/ɑːrm/
To provide with weapons
The rebels were armed and ready to fight.
💡 Simply: To give someone weapons.
More Examples
They armed themselves before the battle.
How It's Used
"The soldiers were armed with rifles."
Idioms & expressions
up in arms
Angry and protesting.
"The community was up in arms over the new development."
From Old English *earm, of Proto-Germanic origin; related to Dutch arm and German Arm.
The word 'arm' has been used in a military context for centuries, referring to weapons.
Memory tip
Think of a strong arm wrestler.