Arm

/ɑːm/ · noun

Meaning

(anatomy) The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand..

Definitions by Sense

1. (anatomy) The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.
2. (anatomy) The extended portion of the upper limb, from the shoulder to the elbow.
3. A limb, or locomotive or prehensile organ, of an invertebrate animal.
4. The part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm.
5. A long, narrow, more or less rigid part of an object extending from the main part or centre of the object, such as the armrest of an armchair, a crane, a pair of spectacles or a pair of compasses.
6. (geography) A bay or inlet off a main body of water.
7. A branch of an organization.
8. (figurative) Power; might; strength; support.

Example Sentences

She stood with her right arm extended and her palm forward to indicate “Stop!”

When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he felt it was not safe to let him loose, and he had no immediate idea what to do with him.

And you stare at me In your Jesus Christ pose Arms held out Like you've been carrying a load

The arm and forearm are parts of the upper limb in the human body.

the arms of an octopus

[…] one arm of this jacket streamed behind him like the broidered arm of a huzzar’s surcoat.

[…] he noticed that a dark stain had appeared under the arm of her grey silk dress.

Samad made a grab for the boy and caught him by the arm of his shirt.

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Word Forms

• arms
• arming
• armed
• armer
• more arm
• armest
• most arm

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