arms Definition
- 1weapons, especially firearms
- 2the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
- 3a branch or division of a company or organization
Using arms: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "arms" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The rebels were heavily armed with various types of arms.
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He crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair.
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The company has several arms that specialize in different areas of business.
arms Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with arms
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The Second Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms.
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The family welcomed their new son-in-law with open arms.
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The community was up in arms over the proposed construction of a new highway.
Summary: arms in Brief
'Arms' [ɑːmz] refers to weapons, especially firearms, as well as the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand. It can also denote a branch or division of a company or organization. Phrases like 'bear arms' and 'up in arms' use 'arms' to convey carrying weapons and being angry or ready to fight, respectively. 'Arms' is also used in idioms like 'open arms,' meaning a warm welcome.
