arms

US /ɑːrmz/
UK /ɑːrmz/
"arms" picture
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the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

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She held the baby in her arms.
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He stretched his arms above his head.
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limbsupper limbs
2.

weapons and ammunition; armaments

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The country is investing heavily in new arms.
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They called for a reduction in nuclear arms.
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weaponsfirearmsmunitionsarmamentweaponry
1.

to provide with weapons

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The rebels were armed by foreign powers.
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He armed himself with a knife before entering the building.
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equipfurnishoutfitsupply
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armedarmcoat of armsarm-twistingbe up in armsan arm and a legwith open arms