arms

Definitions

The two upper limbs of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand.

Weapons and ammunition used in warfare or combat.

The sleeves of a garment.

Examples

She held the baby gently in her arms.

The country decided to reduce its stockpile of nuclear arms.

The chair has two comfortable arms for resting your elbows.

Synonyms

weapons armaments ordnance munitions firearms weaponry arsenal

Antonyms

peace disarmament pacifism nonviolence harmony neutrality demilitarization