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long arm

noun

  1. a long pole fitted with any of various devices, as a hook or clamp, for performing tasks otherwise out of reach.


long arm

noun

  1. power, esp far-reaching power

    the long arm of the law

  2. make a long arm
    to reach out for something, as from a sitting position


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Example Sentences

He grasps the phone in his capable hand, outstretches his long arm toward the ceiling, and angles it down just so.

Others, however, thought a rigorous inspection of Syria's chemical weapons program would reveal the long arm of Moscow.

Then he put on his coat, reached out his long arm, and squeezed my shoulder.

Sin Sin Wa reached a long arm into the little cupboard beside him and withdrew a bottle and a glass.

He shot forth a long arm to seize the overhanging rock cornice and drag his body over the ledge.

You might call it the long arm of coincidence and be making no mistake either.

It has stretched its long arm from end to end of the American continent.

"Give it to me," and the Colonel reached his long arm out towards Sam, the palm of his hand up.

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