arms

Meanings

• noun

  An upper limb of a human or an animal, used for locomotion and manipulation.

  - "He flexed his arms before lifting the heavy box."
  - "The arms of the octopus are used for swimming and grasping."
  - "The statue had outstretched arms."

• noun

  A branch of the military or other organization, especially one that is subordinate to another.

  - "The infantry was part of the army's arms."
  - "The navy is an arm of the military."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɑɹmz/
   
   
   
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2. /ɑɹmz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

beweapon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with arms
farms , swarms , alarms

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Homophones

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1. arms (en) : Upper limbs
   

2. arms (en) : Branch of military or organization
   

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Variants

List of all variants of arms that leads to same result
arm , arm in arm , armless , armlike , arms , armed , arming , up in arms , arms race , arms deal , call to arms , calls to arms , coat of arms , coats of arms , gentleman-at-arms , gentlemen-at-arms , inspection arms , king of arms , kings of arms

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Forms

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arms, arm's, arms', armed, arming

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Etymology

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Old English arm, from Proto-Germanic arma, from an object used for protection or attack.

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Trivia

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1. The longest bone in the human arm is the humerus.

2. The human arm can move in seven different directions: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, supination, pronation, and circumduction.

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Related Concepts

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1. shoulder: The upper part of the upper limb, where it joins the trunk of the body.

2. elbow: The joint between the forearm and the upper arm.

3. wings: A structure resembling arms, used for flying or propulsion, as in the case of birds or airplanes.

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Culture

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In literature and art, arms can symbolize power, strength, protection, or weaponry. In heraldry, coats of arms represent family lineage and accomplishments.

How to Memorize "arms"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and function of an arm.
   - Imagine lifting a weight with your arms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'arms' with the concept of 'strength' or 'protection'.
   - Think of a soldier carrying a rifle and marching in formation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Arms are for lifting and protecting.'

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