arms

British  

/ ɑːmz /

plural noun

1. weapons collectively See also small arms

2. military exploits

   prowess in arms

3. the official heraldic symbols of a family, state, etc, including a shield with distinctive devices, and often supports, a crest, or other insignia

4. 1. to carry weapons

   2. to serve in the armed forces

   3. to have a coat of arms

5. armed and prepared for war

6. to stop fighting; surrender

7. military

   1. a position of salute in which the rifle is brought up to a position vertically in line with the body, muzzle uppermost and trigger guard to the fore

   2. the command for this drill

8. to prepare to fight

9. arm yourselves!

10. indignant; prepared to protest strongly

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Etymology

Origin of arms

C13: from Old French armes, from Latin arma; see _arm ²

Example Sentences

At the end of the hearing in Tunis, Gueblaoui asked for permission to embrace his mother, before collapsing into her arms, causing a stir in the courtroom.

From Barron's

The technology arms race between the U.S. and China, they added, “will likely create structural winners” in China—particularly in certain niches.

From Barron's

"In terms of the current state and near future prospects of nuclear arms control architecture, things are bleak," she added.

From Barron's

On Sep. 4, Anderberg went to a local hospital complaining of shaking in his arms and legs and severe insomnia.

From The Wall Street Journal

The progress marked a milestone in China’s quest to forge an arms industry worthy of a rising global power.

From The Wall Street Journal