Arms
/ɑːrmz/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe upper limb of a person, extending from the shoulder to the hand.
/ɑːrmz/
The upper limbs of a person
He raised his arms in victory.
💡 Simply: Your arm is the part of your body that connects your hand to your shoulder.
More Examples
The child clung to its mother's arms.
How It's Used
"He broke his arm in the accident."
"She held her baby in her arms."
Weaponry or military equipment, especially firearms.
/ɑːrmz/
Weapons, especially firearms
Nuclear arms are a global concern.
💡 Simply: Arms are weapons like guns.
More Examples
They took up arms against the invaders.
How It's Used
"The soldiers were armed with rifles."
"The country's arms industry is booming."
Idioms & expressions
up in arms
Angry and protesting.
"The community was up in arms over the new development."
From Old English *earm, related to Old High German *arm, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *armą.
The word 'arms' has long been associated with both weaponry and the human body, with its usage consistently appearing in both military and everyday contexts throughout history.
Memory tip
Think of 'arm' as the branch of a tree, extending out from the trunk (body).