arms

/ɑrmz/
noun
  1. Weapons, especially those used in war or fighting.
    • The soldiers laid down their arms and surrendered.
    • He was charged with illegal possession of arms.
    • The country is trying to reduce the spread of nuclear arms.
  2. A branch or division of a military force.
    • The infantry is the oldest arm of the army.
    • She served in the air arm of the navy.
    • The different arms of the military worked together in the operation.
  3. A heraldic design or coat of arms.
    • The family's arms featured a lion and a shield.
    • He designed new arms for the town council.
    • The university's coat of arms includes a book and a torch.
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plural noun
  1. The two upper limbs of the human body, from the shoulder to the hand.
    • He carried the box in his arms.
    • The baby reached out her arms to be picked up.
    • She crossed her arms and frowned.
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