arm

English Thesaurus

1. the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	armrest,
definition	:	a support for the arm (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	writing arm,
definition	:	an arm of a tablet-armed chair; widened to provide a writing surface (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	armchair,
definition	:	chair with a support on each side for arms (noun.artifact)

2. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	projection,
definition	:	any structure that branches out from a central support (noun.artifact)

3. the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	cloth covering,
definition	:	a covering made of cloth (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	dolman sleeve,
definition	:	a sleeve with a large armhole and tight cuff (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	long sleeve,
definition	:	a sleeve extending from shoulder to wrist (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	raglan sleeve,
definition	:	a sleeve that extends in one piece to the neckline of a coat or sweater with seams from the armhole to the neck (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	shirtsleeve,
definition	:	the sleeve of a shirt (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	short sleeve,
definition	:	a sleeve extending from the shoulder to the elbow (noun.artifact)

part holonym	:	cuff, turnup,
definition	:	the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg (noun.artifact)

part holonym	:	elbow,
definition	:	the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint (noun.artifact)

part holonym	:	wristband,
definition	:	band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	garment,
definition	:	an article of clothing (noun.artifact)

4. any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	instrument,
definition	:	a device that requires skill for proper use (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	bow,
definition	:	a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	bow and arrow,
definition	:	a weapon consisting of arrows and the bow to shoot them (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	brass knuckles, brass knucks, knuckle duster, knuckles, knucks,
definition	:	a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	fire ship,
definition	:	a weapon consisting of a ship carrying explosives that is set adrift to destroy enemy ships (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	flamethrower,
definition	:	a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	gun,
definition	:	a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	knife,
definition	:	a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	light arm,
definition	:	a rifle or pistol (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	missile,
definition	:	a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	pike,
definition	:	medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	missile, projectile,
definition	:	a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	slasher,
definition	:	a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	sling,
definition	:	a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	lance, shaft, spear,
definition	:	a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	stun baton, stun gun,
definition	:	a weapon designed to disable a victim temporarily by delivering a nonlethal high-voltage electric shock (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	blade, brand, steel, sword,
definition	:	a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	hatchet, tomahawk,
definition	:	weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	w.m.d., weapon of mass destruction, wmd,
definition	:	a weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons) (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	greek fire,
definition	:	a mixture used by Byzantine Greeks that was often shot at adversaries; catches fire when wetted (noun.substance)

part meronym	:	arms, implements of war, munition, weaponry, weapons system,
definition	:	weapons considered collectively (noun.artifact)

5. a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb (noun.body)

hypernym	:	limb,
definition	:	one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper (noun.body)

part holonym	:	arteria brachialis, brachial artery,
definition	:	the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow (noun.body)

part holonym	:	cephalic vein, vena cephalica,
definition	:	a large vein of the arm that empties into the axillary vein (noun.body)

part holonym	:	forearm,
definition	:	the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist (noun.body)

part holonym	:	hand, manus, mitt, paw,
definition	:	the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb (noun.body)

part holonym	:	cubital nerve, nervus ulnaris, ulnar nerve,
definition	:	a nerve running along the inner side of the arm and passing near the elbow; supplies intrinsic muscles of the hand and the skin of the medial side of the hand (noun.body)

part holonym	:	biceps brachii, biceps humeri, musculus biceps brachii,
definition	:	a muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm (noun.body)

part holonym	:	musculus triceps brachii, triceps brachii,
definition	:	the skeletal muscle having three origins that extends the forearm when it contracts (noun.body)

part holonym	:	articulatio cubiti, cubital joint, cubitus, elbow, elbow joint, human elbow,
definition	:	hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped (noun.body)

part holonym	:	articulatio radiocarpea, carpus, radiocarpal joint, wrist, wrist joint,
definition	:	a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones (noun.body)

part holonym	:	arm bone,
definition	:	a bone in the arm (noun.body)

part holonym	:	humerus,
definition	:	bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow (noun.body)

part meronym	:	homo, human, human being, man,
definition	:	any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage (noun.animal)

part meronym	:	body, organic structure, physical structure,
definition	:	the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being) (noun.body)

6. a division of some larger or more complex organization (noun.group)

hypernym	:	division,
definition	:	an administrative unit in government or business (noun.group)

hyponym	:	local post office, post office,
definition	:	a local branch where postal services are available (noun.group)

hyponym	:	executive branch, executive office of the president,
definition	:	the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws (noun.group)

hyponym	:	legislative branch,
definition	:	the branch of the United States government that has the power of legislating (noun.group)

hyponym	:	judicial branch,
definition	:	the branch of the United States government responsible for the administration of justice (noun.group)

7. prepare oneself for a military confrontation (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	re-arm, rearm,
definition	:	arm anew (verb.competition)

hyponym	:	forearm,
definition	:	arm in advance of a confrontation (verb.competition)

8. supply with arms (verb.possession)

hypernym	:	furnish, provide, render, supply,
definition	:	give something useful or necessary to (verb.possession)

hyponym	:	munition,
definition	:	supply with weapons (verb.possession)

hyponym	:	rearm,
definition	:	arm again (verb.possession)

9. any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	weaponize,
definition	:	make into or use as a weapon or a potential weapon (verb.change)

derivation	:	arm, build up, fortify, gird,
definition	:	prepare oneself for a military confrontation (verb.competition)

derivation	:	arm,
definition	:	supply with arms (verb.possession)

10. a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb (noun.body)

derivation	:	arm band, armlet,
definition	:	a band worn around the arm for decoration (noun.artifact)

11. prepare oneself for a military confrontation (verb.competition)

antonym	:	demilitarise, demilitarize, disarm,
definition	:	remove offensive capability from (verb.competition)

derivation	:	armament, arming, equipping,
definition	:	the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war (noun.act)

derivation	:	fort, garrison,
definition	:	a fortified military post where troops are stationed (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	arm, weapon, weapon system,
definition	:	any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	fortification,
definition	:	the art or science of strengthening defenses (noun.cognition)

derivation	:	armor, armour,
definition	:	a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles (noun.group)

12. supply with arms (verb.possession)

derivation	:	armament,
definition	:	weaponry used by military or naval force (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	arm, weapon, weapon system,
definition	:	any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (noun.artifact)

13. any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	weaponize,
definition	:	make into or use as a weapon or a potential weapon (verb.change)

derivation	:	arm, build up, fortify, gird,
definition	:	prepare oneself for a military confrontation (verb.competition)

derivation	:	arm,
definition	:	supply with arms (verb.possession)

14. a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb (noun.body)

derivation	:	arm band, armlet,
definition	:	a band worn around the arm for decoration (noun.artifact)

15. prepare oneself for a military confrontation (verb.competition)

antonym	:	demilitarise, demilitarize, disarm,
definition	:	remove offensive capability from (verb.competition)

derivation	:	armament, arming, equipping,
definition	:	the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war (noun.act)

derivation	:	fort, garrison,
definition	:	a fortified military post where troops are stationed (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	arm, weapon, weapon system,
definition	:	any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	fortification,
definition	:	the art or science of strengthening defenses (noun.cognition)

derivation	:	armor, armour,
definition	:	a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles (noun.group)

16. supply with arms (verb.possession)

derivation	:	armament,
definition	:	weaponry used by military or naval force (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	arm, weapon, weapon system,
definition	:	any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (noun.artifact)

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