“arm”

Definitions

• noun

  a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

  Synonyms: accouter, advocate, affiliate, alpenstock, appendage, appoint, armlet, armor, authorize, back, backbone, backing

• noun

  any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

  Synonyms: branch, limb

  • Example:“the arm of the record player”
  • Example:“an arm of the sea”

• noun

  any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

  Synonyms: weapon, weapon system

  • Example:“He was licensed to carry a weapon.”

• noun

  the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person

• noun

  a division of some larger or more complex organization

  Synonyms: branch, subdivision

  • Example:“a branch of Congress”
  • Example:“Botany is a branch of biology.”

• noun

  the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

  Synonyms: sleeve