[noun] a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
[noun] any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon" Synonyms:weapon, weapon system
[noun] an administrative division of some larger or more complex organization; "a branch of Congress" Synonyms:branch, subdivision
[noun] any projection that is thought to resemble an arm; "the arm of the record player"; "an arm of the sea"; "a branch of the sewer" Synonyms:branch, limb
[noun] the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person
[noun] the part of a garment that is attached at armhole and provides a cloth covering for the arm Synonyms:sleeve
[verb] prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqui border" Synonyms:build up, fortify, gird
[verb] supply with arms; "The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan"
