Arm
noun
The part of the body that is joined to the shoulder and which ends at the hand.
She broke her arm when she fell off her bike.
Often appears as...
- break one's arm
- arm in arm
verb
To provide someone with weapons.
The government armed the soldiers with new powerful rifles.
Often appears as...
- arm oneself
- arm for battle
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Formal
noun
A branch or part sticking out from a central part, such as of a river, organization, or a chair.
The finance arm of the corporation has been very profitable.
Often appears as...
- arm of the sea
- arm of the law
verb
To prepare or activate a device or system, especially a weapon or alarm system for use.
Always remember to arm the alarm before leaving the house.
Often appears as...
- arm the alarm
- arm the system
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Technical
noun
In coats of arms, the part of a crest representing a human arm.
The old family crest features an arm holding a sword.
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Formal
Academic
noun
An adjustable control surface on an airplane.
The pilot adjusted the wing's arm to change the plane's direction.
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Technical
Technical
noun
The part of the body that is joined to the shoulder and which ends at the hand.
She broke her arm when she fell off her bike.
Often appears as...
- break one's arm
- arm in arm
verb
To provide someone with weapons.
The government armed the soldiers with new powerful rifles.
Often appears as...
- arm oneself
- arm for battle
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A branch or part sticking out from a central part, such as of a river, organization, or a chair.
The finance arm of the corporation has been very profitable.
Often appears as...
- arm of the sea
- arm of the law
verb
To prepare or activate a device or system, especially a weapon or alarm system for use.
Always remember to arm the alarm before leaving the house.
Often appears as...
- arm the alarm
- arm the system
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In coats of arms, the part of a crest representing a human arm.
The old family crest features an arm holding a sword.
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
An adjustable control surface on an airplane.
The pilot adjusted the wing's arm to change the plane's direction.
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Technical
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Physical Injury
Often used when discussing injuries or physical therapy.
She's doing exercises to strengthen her arm after the injury.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Distance
Used to describe the length or reach of something in physical terms.
The bookshelf was an arm’s length away from me.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Expression
Describes intimacy or support when walking 'arm in arm' with someone.
They walked arm in arm along the beach, enjoying the sunset.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Injury
Often used when discussing injuries or physical therapy.
She's doing exercises to strengthen her arm after the injury.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Distance
Used to describe the length or reach of something in physical terms.
The bookshelf was an arm’s length away from me.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Expression
Describes intimacy or support when walking 'arm in arm' with someone.
They walked arm in arm along the beach, enjoying the sunset.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Injury
Often used when discussing injuries or physical therapy.
She's doing exercises to strengthen her arm after the injury.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Distance
Used to describe the length or reach of something in physical terms.
The bookshelf was an arm’s length away from me.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Expression
Describes intimacy or support when walking 'arm in arm' with someone.
They walked arm in arm along the beach, enjoying the sunset.
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How to control someone...
I need you to stick out your arm for science, roll up your sleeve a bit, So what I'm going to do, I'm putting electrodes on your arm, and you're probably wondering, I just said I'm going to record from your brain, what am I doing with your arm? Well, you have about 80 billion neurons inside your brain right now. They're sending electrical messages back and forth, and chemical messages.
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What makes muscles grow?...
because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow. Say you're standing in front of a door, ready to pull it open. Your brain and muscles are perfectly poised to help you achieve this goal. First, your brain sends a signal to motor neurons inside your arm. When they receive this message, they fire,
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The benefits of good...
This keeps your center of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to move efficiently with the least amount of fatigue and muscle strain. If you're sitting, your neck should be vertical, not tilted forward. Your shoulders should be relaxed with your arms close to your trunk.
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The Atlantic slave...
and capturing slaves became a motivation for war, rather than its result. To defend themselves from slave raids, neighboring kingdoms needed European firearms, which they also bought with slaves. The slave trade had become an arms race, altering societies and economies across the continent.
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Is telekinesis real? -...
Physics also tells us that the only forces that can influence objects from afar are magnetic and gravitational. Probably the closest thing to telekinesis that science can explain is the use of thoughts to control a robotic arm. In the brains of stroke patients who can't move,
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How do animals...
Scientific experimentation, though controversial, gives us some clues. Tests on hermit crabs show that they'll leave an undesirable shell if they're zapped with electricity but stay if it's a good shell. And octopi that may originally curl up an injured arm to protect it
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What is depression? -...
It's not a weakness or a personality trait, and they shouldn't expect themselves to just get over it anymore than they could will themselves to get over a broken arm. If you haven't experienced depression yourself, avoid comparing it to times you've felt down.
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Love doesn’t need labels...
grandma worked he was the one whose arms I fell into and I thought my mom was dying of cancer he was the guy who enlightened me about all these great writers and thinkers in the world so wasn't he my partner at the time I have two friends who are sisters
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Vampires: Is It Real? PIPE...
a countertop in the kitchen she was tied down and the suspect was putting a needle syringe into her arm and drinking her blood out into a beaker but why he said that he was a vampire and that he drank up the blood the nightmare continued for hours in
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Ants Ingenious Survival...
but still the water rises the ants react by linking arms together forming a mesh of interconnected bodies between them they're making a life raft
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How to control someone...
I need you to stick out your arm for science, roll up your sleeve a bit, So what I'm going to do, I'm putting electrodes on your arm, and you're probably wondering, I just said I'm going to record from your brain, what am I doing with your arm? Well, you have about 80 billion neurons inside your brain right now. They're sending electrical messages back and forth, and chemical messages.
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow. Say you're standing in front of a door, ready to pull it open. Your brain and muscles are perfectly poised to help you achieve this goal. First, your brain sends a signal to motor neurons inside your arm. When they receive this message, they fire,
Video examples
The benefits of good...
This keeps your center of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to move efficiently with the least amount of fatigue and muscle strain. If you're sitting, your neck should be vertical, not tilted forward. Your shoulders should be relaxed with your arms close to your trunk.
Video examples
The Atlantic slave...
and capturing slaves became a motivation for war, rather than its result. To defend themselves from slave raids, neighboring kingdoms needed European firearms, which they also bought with slaves. The slave trade had become an arms race, altering societies and economies across the continent.
Video examples
Is telekinesis real? -...
Physics also tells us that the only forces that can influence objects from afar are magnetic and gravitational. Probably the closest thing to telekinesis that science can explain is the use of thoughts to control a robotic arm. In the brains of stroke patients who can't move,
Video examples
How do animals...
Scientific experimentation, though controversial, gives us some clues. Tests on hermit crabs show that they'll leave an undesirable shell if they're zapped with electricity but stay if it's a good shell. And octopi that may originally curl up an injured arm to protect it
Video examples
What is depression? -...
It's not a weakness or a personality trait, and they shouldn't expect themselves to just get over it anymore than they could will themselves to get over a broken arm. If you haven't experienced depression yourself, avoid comparing it to times you've felt down.
Video examples
Love doesn’t need labels...
grandma worked he was the one whose arms I fell into and I thought my mom was dying of cancer he was the guy who enlightened me about all these great writers and thinkers in the world so wasn't he my partner at the time I have two friends who are sisters
Video examples
Vampires: Is It Real? PIPE...
a countertop in the kitchen she was tied down and the suspect was putting a needle syringe into her arm and drinking her blood out into a beaker but why he said that he was a vampire and that he drank up the blood the nightmare continued for hours in
Video examples
Ants Ingenious Survival...
but still the water rises the ants react by linking arms together forming a mesh of interconnected bodies between them they're making a life raft
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Quote examples
Miranda Kerr
Australian Model
I feel like life is really short, and it's important to enjoy yourself and embrace whatever comes your way, whether it's a challenging day or a great day, just welcome it with open arms. No matter who you are, you can't escape challenges; they are part of life.
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Zoe Ball
I use this little trick where I take my arms up above my head, breathe in really slowly, and repeat. I do it before every show, TV or radio, and people always laugh at me. But it really helps.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I feel that confidence in women - especially young girls of color - but women, in general, is so important. It is so important for us to arm ourselves and become powerful at a very young age.
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Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.
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Robert Smith
English Musician
But everyone I know reaches a point where they throw out their arms and go beserk for a while; otherwise you never know what your limits are. I was just trying to find mine.
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Kristin Hersh
American Musician
I have to play as much of the game as I allow myself to get the music heard. But it's not unlike the rest of the world, so I'm not as up in arms about it as I could be.
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Kellan Lutz
American Actor
You can't just build a huge chest and arms. You need to work out your body evenly. Otherwise, A, you'll look weird, and B, it's not the best for your body.
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Juan Manuel Santos
Colombian Politician
The FARC has given up their arms. They are now a political party. They are now doing politics, which is what a peace process was all about.
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Wayne LaPierre
American Activist
Parents all over the country are using their right to keep and bear arms to protect their kids.
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Hans Blix
Swedish Diplomat
Like I said, I'm more worried long term about the environmental issues then the use of arms.
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Miranda Kerr
Australian Model
I feel like life is really short, and it's important to enjoy yourself and embrace whatever comes your way, whether it's a challenging day or a great day, just welcome it with open arms. No matter who you are, you can't escape challenges; they are part of life.
Quote examples
Zoe Ball
I use this little trick where I take my arms up above my head, breathe in really slowly, and repeat. I do it before every show, TV or radio, and people always laugh at me. But it really helps.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I feel that confidence in women - especially young girls of color - but women, in general, is so important. It is so important for us to arm ourselves and become powerful at a very young age.
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Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.
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Robert Smith
English Musician
But everyone I know reaches a point where they throw out their arms and go beserk for a while; otherwise you never know what your limits are. I was just trying to find mine.
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Kristin Hersh
American Musician
I have to play as much of the game as I allow myself to get the music heard. But it's not unlike the rest of the world, so I'm not as up in arms about it as I could be.
Quote examples
Kellan Lutz
American Actor
You can't just build a huge chest and arms. You need to work out your body evenly. Otherwise, A, you'll look weird, and B, it's not the best for your body.
Quote examples
Juan Manuel Santos
Colombian Politician
The FARC has given up their arms. They are now a political party. They are now doing politics, which is what a peace process was all about.
Quote examples
Wayne LaPierre
American Activist
Parents all over the country are using their right to keep and bear arms to protect their kids.
Quote examples
Hans Blix
Swedish Diplomat
Like I said, I'm more worried long term about the environmental issues then the use of arms.
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