arm

US /ɑrm/

UK /ɑ:m/

A1

verb

  • To activate a weapon or bomb for use
  • To give a gun or other weapon to a person or group

noun

  • Part of your body from your shoulder to your hand
  • A branch of another object e.g. company
  • The side part of a chair where your arms go
  • The influence or power an authority has

Examples

Her arms tightened convulsively round the child.

His arm hung awkwardly against his side.