Synonyms for arm

Synonyms for (noun) arm

Synonyms: arm

Definition: the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person

Similar words: armrest

Definition: a support for the arm


Synonyms: arm, limb, branch

Definition: any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

Usage: the arm of the record player; an arm of the sea; a branch of the sewer

Similar words: projection

Definition: any structure that branches out from a central support


Synonyms: sleeve, arm

Definition: the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

Similar words: cloth covering

Definition: a covering made of cloth


Synonyms: arm, weapon, weapon system

Definition: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

Usage: he was licensed to carry a weapon

Similar words: instrument

Definition: a device that requires skill for proper use


Synonyms: arm

Definition: 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

Similar words: limb

Definition: one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper


Synonyms: arm, branch, subdivision

Definition: a division of some larger or more complex organization

Usage: a branch of Congress; botany is a branch of biology; the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages

Similar words: division

Definition: an administrative unit in government or business


Synonyms for (verb) arm

Synonyms: arm

Definition: supply with arms

Usage: The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan

Similar words: supply, render, provide, furnish

Definition: give something useful or necessary to

Usage: We provided the room with an electrical heater


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