arm

Definition

• n. 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
• n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
• n. the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person
• v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation

Word forms

Past participle

armed

Present participle

arming

Past tense

armed

Third person singular

arms

Example sentences

1. n.

   She raised her arm to signal for help.

2. vt.

   The soldiers were armed with the latest weapons.

3. vi.

   The group decided to arm themselves for protection.

4. n.

   Many smartphones use ARM processors for better performance.