arm
word
/ˈɑɹm/
arm
/ˈɑːm/
ahm
Definition
The part of the body between the shoulder and the hand. 'Arm' can also mean a weapon, especially in a military context.
Usage & Nuances
'Arm' is most common for the body part. The military/weapons meaning ('to arm', 'arms') is usually plural or a verb. Collocations: 'break your arm', 'raise your arm', 'arm wrestle'. Don't confuse with 'army' (military force) or 'alarm'.
Spanish: brazo - arma (militar)Portuguese (BR): braço - arma (militar)Portuguese (PT): braço - arma (militar)Chinese (Simplified): 手臂 - 武器（军事）Chinese (Traditional): 手臂 - 武器（軍事）Hindi: बांह - हथियार (सैन्य)Arabic: ذراع - سلاح (عسكري)Bengali: হাত - অস্ত্রRussian: рука - оружиеJapanese: 腕 - 武器Vietnamese: cánh tay - vũ khíKorean: 팔 - 무기Turkish: kol - silahUrdu: بازو - ہتھیارIndonesian: lengan - senjata
Example Sentences
I broke my arm when I was a child.
basic
Raise your arm if you know the answer.
basic
The robot has a metal arm.
basic
After getting the vaccine, my arm felt sore for a day.
natural
He opened the door with one arm full of groceries.
natural
Many countries are trying to reduce the number of nuclear arms.
natural