noun Download 🔗Share The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand. Examples : "She stood with her right arm extended and her palm forward to indicate “Stop!”" body part anatomy human physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The extended portion of the upper limb, from the shoulder to the elbow. Examples : "The arm and forearm are parts of the upper limb in the human body." anatomy part body physiology human organ Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A limb, or locomotive or prehensile organ, of an invertebrate animal. Examples : "the arms of an octopus" animal part organ anatomy biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A long, narrow, more or less rigid part of an object extending from the main part or centre of the object, such as the arm of an armchair, a crane, a pair of spectacles or a pair of compasses. Examples : "The robot arm reached out and placed the part on the assembly line." part thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share One of the two parts of a chromosome. Examples : "The scientist observed the two arms of the chromosome under the microscope. " biology anatomy part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A group of patients in a medical trial. Examples : "The doctor explained the new medication to the arms of the study participants. " medicine group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (usually used in the plural) A weapon. Examples : "The soldiers carried their arms during the training exercise. " weapon military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in the plural) Heraldic bearings or insignia. Examples : "The school's crest featured a pair of crossed swords in its arms. " heraldry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in the plural) War; hostilities; deeds or exploits of war. Examples : "The neighboring countries' recent arms have led to a decrease in trade. " war military weapon action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To take by the arm; to take up in one's arms. Examples : "The mother armed her crying child, comforting him with a hug. " body action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share Hereditary designs and symbols depicted on an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other elements of a heraldic achievement, such as a helm, crest, crest coronet, torse, mantling and supporters; described by a blazon. Examples : "The family's coat of arms, with its intricate design of lions and a red shield, was displayed proudly in the hall. " heraldry family history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading