long armed

/ˈlɔŋˌɑrmd/
adjective
  1. Having arms that are longer than average.
    • The long-armed monkey swung effortlessly from branch to branch.
    • The long-armed basketball player could easily reach the hoop.
    • She used a long-armed grabber to pick up the remote from the floor.
  2. Having a long reach or influence, often used figuratively.
    • The law has a long-armed effect, reaching even remote areas.
    • The long-armed power of the corporation extended into many countries.
    • His long-armed authority made him feared throughout the department.
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