How to Spell arm

arm

//ɑːm//

arm - noun

  • The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.
  • The extended portion of the upper limb, from the shoulder to the elbow.
  • A limb, or locomotive or prehensile organ, of an invertebrate animal.
  • A long, narrow, more or less rigid part of an object extending from the main part or centre of the object, such as the arm of an armchair, a crane, a pair of spectacles or a pair of compasses.
Source: Free Dictionary
"She stood with her right arm extended and her palm forward to indicate “Stop!”"

Usage examples

Arm means the body part between your shoulder and hand, or to give weapons to someone. You use your arms to hug and pick things up.

Common misspellings

arme, armm, ahm

Word family

arms, armed, arming, armor

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