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arm

/ɑːm/
Meanings
  • noun

    A part of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the wrist.

    - "He flexed his arm to show off his muscles."
    - "The doctor asked the patient to raise his arm."
  • noun

    A branch of a military service, naval or air.

    - "He served in the navy arm for five years."
    - "The air force arm was responsible for air defense."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɑɹm/



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  2. /ɑɹm/



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  3. /ɑɹm/



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Synonyms

beweapon
Rhymes
Words rhyming with arm
germ , erm , swarm , worm
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. arm (en) : a branch of the military

  2. arm (en) : a branch of a tree

  3. arm (en) : a wing of an aircraft

Variants
List of all variants of arm that leads to same result
arm , arm in arm , armless , armlike , arms , armed , arming , up in arms , Arm , ARM , arm and a leg , arms and legs , arm candy , arm's length , arm's lengths , arm's-length , arm-twist , arm-twisted , arm-twisting , arm-twistings , arm-twists , arm-twister , arm-twisters , Indian wrestling , arm wrestling , arm wrestlings
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English earm, from Proto-Germanic *erma-; related to armas 'armor'.

Trivia
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  1. An average human arm weighs around 5 pounds.

  2. The longest human arm on record measured 8 feet 11.1 inches.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. elbow: A joint in the upper extremity of the human arm, connecting it to the forearm.

  2. shoulder: The part of the body where the upper arm meets the torso.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the arm is often used as a metaphor for power, strength, and support. In art, it is a common subject for sculpture and painting. In music, there are several songs with the word 'arm' in the title.

How to Memorize "arm"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an arm as a long, flexible appendage connected to the torso. Visualize the muscles and bones, and imagine moving it up and down or flexing it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'arm' with the concept of strength and power. Think of strong, muscular arms lifting weights or defending someone.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'An Apple Remains Mature' to remember the spelling of 'arm'.

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