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arm

UK
/ɑːm/
US
/ɑrm/

Translations

armnoun
arms
pl
UK
/ɑːm/
US
/ɑrm/
She raised her arm to wave goodbye.
Elle leva le bras pour dire au revoir.
He rested his elbow on the arm of the chair while reading.
Il appuyait son coude sur l’accoudoir de la chaise en lisant.
armesS’emploie surtout au pluriel.
The soldiers were equipped with the latest arms for the mission.
Les soldats étaient équipés des dernières armes pour la mission.
brancheD’une organisation ou d’un groupe.
The charity has an educational arm that focuses on literacy programs.
L’association a une branche éducative qui se concentre sur des programmes d’alphabétisation.
brasTechnique.
The robot's arm moved with precision to assemble the parts.
Le bras du robot bougeait avec précision pour assembler les pièces.
Additional translations
brasGéographie.
Synonyms
appendage
extremity
forelimb
member
limb
armverb
armed
Past Simple
armed
Past Participle
arming
Gerund
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US
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armerEmploi militaire ou technique.
The government decided to arm the troops with the latest technology.
Le gouvernement a décidé d’armer les troupes avec les dernières technologies.
Additional translations
armerSens réfléchi : se préparer à une confrontation ou à un défi.
Synonyms
provide
prepare
supply
furnish
equip
armadjective
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/ɑːm/
US
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Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to the arm (limb)’
brachialSurtout en langage médical ou technique.
He wore a special brace for arm support during training.
Il portait une attelle brachiale spéciale pendant l’entraînement.

Definitions

armnoun
A limb of the human body extending from the shoulder to the hand.
She raised her arm to wave goodbye.
A part of a machine or structure that is similar to or functions like a human arm.
The robot's arm moved with precision to assemble the parts.
A branch or division of an organization or group.
The charity has an educational arm that focuses on literacy programs.
arms (plural): weapons; armaments, especially firearms
The soldiers were equipped with the latest arms for the mission.
A narrow extension or inlet of water projecting from a larger body such as a sea, lake, or river.
We paddled down a calm arm of the lake before turning back.
The side part of a chair, sofa, or similar piece of furniture designed to support the sitter's arm
He rested his elbow on the arm of the chair while reading.
armverb
To supply or equip with weapons or arms.
The government decided to arm the troops with the latest technology.
To prepare oneself for a confrontation or challenge.
She armed herself with knowledge before entering the debate.
To set or prepare (a bomb, device, or system) so that it is ready to operate
She armed the security system before leaving the house.
armadjective
Relating to, situated on, or intended for the arm.
He wore a special brace for arm support during training.
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