arm: signification et définitions

An upper limb of the human body, connecting the hand and wrist to the shoulder.

A part similar to a human arm, such as the forelimb of an animal or a long part projecting from a central support in a machine.

Something, such as a sleeve on a garment or a support on a chair, that is designed to cover or support the human arm.

A relatively narrow extension jutting out from a large mass: an arm of the sea. See Synonyms at branch.

An administrative or functional branch, as of an organization.

Power or authority: the long arm of the law.

Sports The skill of throwing or pitching a ball well.

an arm and a leg Slang An excessively high price: a cruise that cost an arm and a leg.

arm in arm With arms linked together: They walked across the beach arm in arm.

at arm's length At such a distance that physical or social contact is discouraged: kept the newcomer at arm's length at first.

with open arms With great cordiality and hospitality.

A weapon, especially a firearm: troops bearing arms; ICBMs, bombs, and other nuclear arms.

A branch of a military force: infantry, armor, and other combat arms.

Warfare: a call to arms against the invaders.

Military service: several million volunteers under arms; the profession of arms.

Heraldry Bearings.

Insignia, as of a state, an official, a family, or an organization.

To supply or equip oneself with weaponry.

To prepare oneself for warfare or conflict.

To equip with weapons: armed themselves with loaded pistols; arm a missile with a warhead; arm a nation for war.

To equip with what is needed for effective action: tax advisers who were armed with the latest forms.

To provide with something that strengthens or protects: a space reentry vehicle that was armed with a ceramic shield.

To prepare (a weapon) for use or operation, as by releasing a safety device.

up in arms Extremely upset; indignant.