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arms

/ ɑːmz /

plural noun

See small arms
weapons collectively See also small arms
military exploits
prowess in arms
the official heraldic symbols of a family, state, etc, including a shield with distinctive devices, and often supports, a crest, or other insignia
bear arms
bear arms
1. to carry weapons
2. to serve in the armed forces
3. to have a coat of arms
in arms
in armsunder arms armed and prepared for war
lay down one's arms
lay down one's arms to stop fighting; surrender
present arms
present arms military
1. a position of salute in which the rifle is brought up to a position vertically in line with the body, muzzle uppermost and trigger guard to the fore
2. the command for this drill
take arms
take armstake up arms to prepare to fight
to arms!
to arms! arm yourselves!
up in arms
up in arms indignant; prepared to protest strongly

Origin of arms¹

C13: from Old French armes, from Latin arma; see arm ²

There are parks filled with men pushing strollers and coffee shops where fathers meet their friends, babes in arms.

After the captain made the call to abandon ship, 150 people were able to escape on lifeboats lowered by electronic arms.

At the beginning of the video and before the call to kill police, you can hear what sounds like, “arms up, shoot back!”

Some of the slogans used that night—including “arms up, shoot back!”

With help, he got to his feet, and when she hugged him he lifted his arms slightly as if to return the hug.

However, on reaching Spain, the magic of the Emperor's personality soon restored the vigour and prestige of the French arms.

One would not have wanted her white neck a mite less full or her beautiful arms more slender.

The two little Pontelliers were with him, and he carried Madame Ratignolle's little girl in his arms.

He stood, with the air of a hero, both arms extended towards the amazed pair of lovers.

She threw out her arms as if swimming when she walked, beating the tall grass as one strikes out in the water.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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