arms

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of arm. Use this form when talking about more than one arm.

   The baby held out both arms for a hug.

   He crossed his arms and waited by the door.

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2. 2
   noun

   Things used as weapons, such as guns or swords, taken together.

   Like all the weapons an army keeps ready for a fight.

   The soldiers carried arms to defend the town.

   They hid their arms in the barn before the battle.

   Similarweapons, weaponry, armaments, firearms, munitions

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3. 3
   noun

   A design of colors and pictures used as the official symbol of a family or place.

   Like a team's badge, but made long ago for an old family or a town.

   The city's arms show a golden lion on a red shield.

   The family painted their arms above the front door.

   Similarinsignia, emblem, blazon

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4. 4
   verb

   Third-person singular of arm. Use this form after he, she, or it.

   He arms the alarm every night before bed.

   She arms herself with a flashlight before going outside.

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