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arm pump

American

[ahrm puhmp] / ˈɑrm ˌpʌmp /

noun

a disorder of the forearm and hand caused by repetitive stress, such as that experienced by motorcycle and motocross racers, and characterized by swelling, pain, and numbness due to restricted blood flow.

Etymology

Origin of arm pump

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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He crept inside the arm that tossed, snuggled against Skipper’s side, laid his head on Skipper’s shoulder, his cool nose barely touching Skipper’s cheek, and felt the arm curl about him and press him closer.

From Jerry of the Islands by London, Jack

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