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Word

arm

noun C1
/ɑːm/

Meanings

noun

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

arm: the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
noun

a long part of an object that extends outward, especially for support or movement

arm: a long part of an object that extends outward, especially for support or movement

Definition

An arm is the upper limb of the human body that extends from the shoulder to the hand.

An arm is one of the two upper limbs on a person’s body, used for reaching, lifting, and holding things. In everyday English, it often refers to the whole limb from the shoulder to the hand, though it can also mean just the part between the shoulder and the elbow. The word can also describe a long projecting part of something, such as a chair or a machine.

Examples

  • I carried the boxes in my left arm while I looked for my keys with the other hand.
  • She linked her arm through her friend’s as they walked into the crowded gallery.
  • He rolled up his sleeve and noticed a bruise on his arm after the match.
  • They rested their arms on the table and leaned in to hear the speaker more clearly.

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse the noun arm with the verb arm (meaning “to equip with weapons”) and use the wrong form in a sentence.

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