| armillary |
of or made up of circles, rings, or hoops. |
| armillary sphere |
an ancient sighting instrument formed of rings that are arranged in the positions of the tropics, equator, and the like. |
| armistice |
an agreement by warring parties to suspend hostilities; truce. |
| Armistice Day |
November 11, the anniversary of the armistice ending World War I, called Veterans Day in the United States. |
| armlet |
a band worn as an ornament, usu. on the upper arm. [2 definitions] |
| armload |
the amount (of things) that can be carried cradled in the arms, or the things themselves. |
| armlock |
a wrestling hold in which one uses an arm and hand to lock an opponent's arm at the elbow. |
| armoire |
a large, usu. ornate wardrobe or cabinet. |
| armor |
a suit of leather or mail, formerly used to protect the body in warfare. [5 definitions] |
| armorbearer |
one who carries a warrior's armor and arms. |
| armored |
wearing or being covered by armor or armor plate. [2 definitions] |
| armorer |
one who makes, repairs, or maintains firearms or other weapons. [2 definitions] |
| armorial |
of or concerning heraldry or heraldic arms. [2 definitions] |
| Armorican |
see "Breton." |
| armorless |
combined form of armor. |
| armor plate |
specially hardened steel plates used to protect vehicles or fortifications. |
| armory |
a place where military weapons and equipment are manufactured or stored. [2 definitions] |
| armour |
a spelling of "armor" used in Canada and Britain. See "armor" for more information. |
| armoury |
a spelling of "armory" used in Canada and Britain. See "armory" for more information. |
| armpit |
the hollow formed beneath the arm where it joins the body. |
| armrest |
a support for the arm, as found on chairs, theater seating, and the like. |