arm

1. 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 (synset 105571403)
   is a type of: limb - one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
   has:

   • arteria brachialis, brachial artery - the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow
   • cephalic vein, vena cephalica - a large vein of the arm that empties into the axillary vein
   • forearm - the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist
   • hand, manus, mitt, paw - the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
   • cubital nerve, nervus ulnaris, ulnar nerve - 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
   • biceps brachii, biceps humeri, musculus biceps brachii - a muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm
   • musculus triceps brachii, triceps brachii - the skeletal muscle having three origins that extends the forearm when it contracts
   • articulatio cubiti, cubital joint, cubitus, elbow, elbow joint, human elbow - hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
   • articulatio radiocarpea, carpus, radiocarpal joint, wrist, wrist joint - a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
   • arm bone - a bone in the arm
   • humerus - bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
   is a part of:

   • homo, human, human being, man - any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
   • body, organic structure - the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
2. Any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm (synset 102740838)
   "the arm of the record player"; "an arm of the sea"; "a branch of the sewer"
   is a type of: projection - any structure that branches out from a central support
   same as: branch, limb
3. Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (synset 104572661)
   "he was licensed to carry a weapon"
   is a type of: instrument - a device that requires skill for proper use
   subtypes:

   • bow - a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
   • bow and arrow - a weapon consisting of arrows and the bow to shoot them
   • brass knuckles, brass knucks, knuckle duster, knuckles, knucks - (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
   • fire ship - a weapon consisting of a ship carrying explosives that is set adrift to destroy enemy ships
   • flamethrower - a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards
   • gun - a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
   • knife - a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
   • light arm - a rifle or pistol
   • missile - a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
   • pike - medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet
   • missile, projectile - a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
   • slasher - a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing
   • sling - a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
   • lance, shaft, spear - a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
   • stun baton, stun gun - a weapon designed to disable a victim temporarily by delivering a nonlethal high-voltage electric shock
   • blade, brand, steel, sword - a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
   • hatchet, tomahawk - weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
   • w.m.d., weapon of mass destruction, wmd - a weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons)
   • greek fire - a mixture used by Byzantine Greeks that was often shot at adversaries; catches fire when wetted
   is a part of: arms, implements of war, munition, weaponry, weapons system - weapons considered collectively
   same as: weapon, weapon system
4. The part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person (synset 102740665)
   is a type of: armrest - a support for the arm
   subtypes: writing arm - an arm of a tablet-armed chair; widened to provide a writing surface
   is a part of: armchair - chair with a support on each side for arms
5. A division of some larger or more complex organization (synset 108418205)
   "a branch of Congress"; "botany is a branch of biology"; "the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages"
   is a type of: division - an administrative unit in government or business
   subtypes:

   • local post office, post office - a local branch where postal services are available
   • executive branch, executive office of the president - the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws
   • legislative branch - the branch of the United States government that has the power of legislating
   • judicial branch - the branch of the United States government responsible for the administration of justice
   same as: branch, subdivision
6. The part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm (synset 104243483)
   is a type of: cloth covering - a covering made of cloth
   subtypes:

   • dolman sleeve - a sleeve with a large armhole and tight cuff
   • long sleeve - a sleeve extending from shoulder to wrist
   • raglan sleeve - a sleeve that extends in one piece to the neckline of a coat or sweater with seams from the armhole to the neck
   • shirtsleeve - the sleeve of a shirt
   • short sleeve - a sleeve extending from the shoulder to the elbow
   has:

   • cuff, turnup - the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
   • elbow - the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint
   • wristband - band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist
   is a part of: garment - an article of clothing
   same as: sleeve

1. Prepare oneself for a military confrontation (synset 201089608)
   "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border"
   subtypes:

   • re-arm, rearm - arm anew
   • forearm - arm in advance of a confrontation
   same as: build up, fortify, gird
2. Supply with arms (synset 202339863)
   "The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan"
   is a type of: furnish, provide, render, supply - give something useful or necessary to
   subtypes:

   • munition - supply with weapons
   • rearm - arm again

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