arm — either of the two long parts of the upper body that are attached to the shoulders and have the hands at the end
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: either of the two long parts of the upper body that are attached to the shoulders and have the hands at the end
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːrm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's arms are stronger than my gym instructor's!
- He broke his arm trying to arm-wrestle with a robot.
- The police decided to arm the security guards at the mall.
arm
NOUN[/ɑːrm/]
either of the two long parts of the upper body that are attached to the shoulders and have the hands at the end
She raised her arm high to wave at her friend across the busy street.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The noun 'arm' (limb) derives from Old English 'earm', which evolved from a Proto-Germanic ancestor. The verb 'arm' (to equip with weapons), however, developed separately from Latin 'arma' (weapons), entering English through Old French influence.
Breakdown
Noun: Old English 'earm' from Proto-Germanic root. Verb: from Latin 'arma' (weapons, tools of war) + -en (verb suffix), creating the sense of 'to furnish with arms.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's arms are stronger than my gym instructor's!”
“He broke his arm trying to arm-wrestle with a robot.”
“The police decided to arm the security guards at the mall.”
“She welcomed him with open arms after his long journey.”
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