arms
noun
Form of arm , plural of arm.
Simple meaning
Weapons considered collectively.
Pronunciation
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ahrmzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɑɹmz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
Weapons considered collectively
“The soldiers were trained in the use of various arms.”
Weaponry, weapons.
heraldry
A visual design composed according to heraldic rules, normally displayed upon an escutcheon and sometimes accompanied by other elements of an achievement
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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A deal to provide military arms.
An industry that manufacturers weapons of war.
Someone who manufactures arms and munitions.
A competition between nations to have the most powerful armaments.
A smuggler of guns.
A limitation on the size and armament of the armed forces of a country.
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