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arms

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weapons collectively See also small arms
military exploits
prowess in arms
the official heraldic symbols of a family, state, etc, including a shield with distinctive devices, and often supports, a crest, or other insignia
1. to carry weapons
2. to serve in the armed forces
3. to have a coat of arms
armed and prepared for war
to stop fighting; surrender
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
to prepare to fight
arm yourselves!
indignant; prepared to protest strongly

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Origin of arms¹

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

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Roberts immediately asked for an explanation, raising his arms in confusion as he started onto the field.

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She suffered 31 stab wounds to her face, neck, chest, abdomen and arms as well scratches that were believed to have been inflicted after her death.

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Most Republicans in Congress still staunchly back Israel, including continued American arms supplies to the country.

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The prosecutor said she turned her back to him, and Mr Spencer was said to have put his arms under her arms and cupped her breasts over her clothing.

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Unlike the golden age of twee, dancing in the street and running into the arms of the one person you love aren’t enough for a happy ending.

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