arms

(noun) weapons considered collectively. Synonyms: weaponry, implements of war, weapons system, munition.

(noun) the official symbols of a family, state, etc.. Synonyms: coat of arms, blazon, blazonry.

(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. Synonyms: arm.

(noun) any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm. Synonyms: arm, branch, limb. Examples: "The arm of the record player." "An arm of the sea." "A branch of the sewer."

(noun) any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting. Synonyms: weapon, arm, weapon system. Example: "He was licensed to carry a weapon."

(noun) the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person. Synonyms: arm.

(noun) a division of some larger or more complex organization. Synonyms: branch, subdivision, arm. Examples: "A branch of congress." "Botany is a branch of biology." "The germanic branch of indo-european languages."

(noun) the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm. Synonyms: sleeve, arm.

(verb) prepare oneself for a military confrontation. Synonyms: arm, build up, fortify, gird. Examples: "The u.s. is girding for a conflict in the middle east." "Troops are building up on the iraqi border."

(verb) supply with arms. Synonyms: arm. Example: "The u.s. armed the freedom fighters in afghanistan."