arms
/ (ɑːmz) /
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
to carry weapons
to serve in the armed forces
to have a coat of arms
in arms or under arms armed and prepared for war
lay down one's arms to stop fighting; surrender
present arms military
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
the command for this drill
take arms or take up arms to prepare to fight
to arms! arm yourselves!
up in arms indignant; prepared to protest strongly
Origin of arms
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How to use arms in a sentence
There are parks filled with men pushing strollers and coffee shops where fathers meet their friends, babes in arms.
How Good Dads Can Change the World | Gary Barker, PhD, Michael Kaufman | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter the captain made the call to abandon ship, 150 people were able to escape on lifeboats lowered by electronic arms.
‘We’re Going to Die’: Survivors Recount Greek Ferry Fire Horror | Barbie Latza Nadeau | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt 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.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days | David Freeman | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
However, on reaching Spain, the magic of the Emperor's personality soon restored the vigour and prestige of the French arms.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonOne would not have wanted her white neck a mite less full or her beautiful arms more slender.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinThe two little Pontelliers were with him, and he carried Madame Ratignolle's little girl in his arms.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinHe stood, with the air of a hero, both arms extended towards the amazed pair of lovers.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeShe threw out her arms as if swimming when she walked, beating the tall grass as one strikes out in the water.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate Chopin
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