ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Arms

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɑɹmz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Arms is a noun meaning Weaponry, weapons.

Meaning

Weaponry, weapons.

More Meanings

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of arm
  2. plural of arm
  3. (heraldry) A visual design composed according to heraldic rules, normally displayed upon an escutcheon and sometimes accompanied by other elements of an achievement

Example Sentences

The arms of England are: gules, three lions passant gardant or.
If the Duke arms himself for war, the king will not sit by idly!
The Metropolitan Electric trams bore the three seaxes of the Middlesex arms, with a crown above the shield, on a blue circle.

Synonyms for arms

Depending on context, synonyms include blazon, munition, weaponry.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include weaponry, munition, blazon, weapon, ordnance, armament.

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