arms
/ɑrmz/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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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