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arms

UK
/ɑːmz/
US
/ɑrmz/

Translations

armsnoun
arms
pl
Pluralia tantum noun meaning weapons; also plural of the body limb "arm".
braspluriel de « arm »
She crossed her arms defensively.
Elle a croisé les bras sur la défensive.
armesau sens d’armes, équipement militaire
The treaty calls for a reduction in nuclear arms.
Le traité prévoit une réduction des armes nucléaires.
armsadjective
Attributive use relating to weapons or the military, e.g. "arms control".
armementdans les composés et le vocabulaire militaire
The arms embargo remains in force.
L’embargo sur l’armement reste en vigueur.
armnoun

arms

pl

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.
brasTechnique.
The robot's arm moved with precision to assemble the parts.
Le bras du robot bougeait avec précision pour assembler les pièces.
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.
Additional translations
brasGéographie.
Synonyms
appendage
extremity
forelimb
member
limb
armverb

arms

armed
Past Simple
armed
Past Participle
arming
Gerund
UK
/ɑːm/
US
/ɑrm/
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
supply
prepare
provide
furnish
equip

Definitions

armsnoun
Weapons and military equipment.
The treaty calls for a reduction in nuclear arms.
The plural form of arm, the upper limb of a human.
She crossed her arms defensively.
armsadjective
Relating to or involved with weapons or the military.
The UN imposed an arms embargo on the region.
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.
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