arm

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arm is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Related words 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ɑːm/, SAMPA: /A:m/
• (US) IPA: /ɑːrm/, SAMPA: /A:rm/
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[change] Noun

Singular arm

Plural arms

1. (anatomy) One of the upper limbs people have; arms start at the shoulder and go down to the wrist, sometimes the hand is included.
2. (usually plural) A weapon.

This short section needs someone to add to it.

[change] Synonyms

• support
• rest
• member

[change] Related words

• arms race
• coat of arms
• firearm

[change] Verb

Plain form arm

Third-person singular arms

Past tense armed

Past participle armed

Present participle arming

1. To give or sell weapons to a person, group, or country.

   Our taxes pay to arm the military.

2. To get a tool or a weapon ready for action; to activate.

   Remember to arm the alarm system.

[change] Synonyms

• provide
• prepare
• supply

[change] Related words

• armed (adjective)
• unarmed

Parts of the body (edit)
head	ears - eyes - nose - mouth - chin
torso	neck - throat - shoulders - chest - ribs - abdomen - pelvis - back
internal organs	heart - lungs - liver - stomach - kidneys - intestines - bladder - ovaries - uterus
extremities	arms - hands - fingers - legs - feet - toes
sex organs	penis - vagina - testicle - ovary