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- pronunciation:
- arm
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- up in arms
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
(usu. pl.) weapons, esp. those that shoot or explode.
The suspects were searched and found to be carrying no arms.The company manufactures arms for the military.- synonyms:
- firearms, guns, machine guns, pistol, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, six-shooters
- similar words:
- ammunition, armaments, artillery, cannon, munitions, ordnance, weapons
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definition 2: |
a part of a military force.
an arm of the Navy- synonyms:
- command, ordnance, power
- similar words:
- branch, outfit
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definition 3: |
(pl.) the insignia of a family or institution.
a coat of arms- synonyms:
- blazon, coat of arms, crest, heraldry
- similar words:
- escutcheon, insignia
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related words: |
boom |
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phrase: |
up in arms |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
arms, arming, armed |
definition 1: |
to provide with weapons.
The rebels armed their recruits.- antonyms:
- disarm
- similar words:
- accouter, equip, forearm, gird
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definition 2: |
to fortify or make stronger.
I am armed against sorrow or disappointment.- synonyms:
- brace, fortify, reinforce, steel, strengthen
- similar words:
- buttress
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definition 3: |
to set (a bomb) to explode.
- similar words:
- detonate, ignite, prime, set
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related words: |
armor, fit, man, nerve, outfit, secure |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to become prepared for a state of war.
- antonyms:
- disarm
- similar words:
- muster, prepare
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related words: |
outfit |
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