side arms
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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If you have a bench at the end of the bed, make sure it has side arms, so it’s easier to get up from.
From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2022
Based on my experience, they tend to last about a year under normal wear-and-tear, with the plastic side arms eventually breaking.
From The Verge • Dec. 27, 2021
Sailors with side arms stood watch by the gangplank, seemingly oblivious to the cold rain lashing their faces.
From New York Times • May 22, 2021
Ombraz Sunglasses: Perfect for outdoor sports, camping and those who chronically break their sunglasses, these clever, locally developed shades use a cord rather than side arms and are almost indestructible.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2019
And for a while after that, Hagrid and Slughorn were sitting side by side, arms around each other, singing a slow sad song about a dying wizard called Odo.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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