arms
Definition
- Noun:
- Weapons considered collectively: Military equipment designed for combat or defense.
- The official symbols of a family, state, etc.: A heraldic design or coat of arms representing identity and heritage.
Usage and Examples
- Noun (Weapons):
- The treaty aimed to reduce the number of nuclear arms in the region.
- Soldiers were ordered to lay down their arms and surrender.
- Noun (Heraldic Symbols):
- The family's arms were displayed above the castle's main gate.
- The university's arms feature an open book and a lion.
Advanced Usage
- "To bear arms": To carry or possess weapons, often with legal or constitutional implications.
- The right to bear arms is a debated topic in many countries.
- "Up in arms": Angry and protesting vigorously about something.
- The community was up in arms over the proposed highway construction.
Variants and Related Words
- Arm (verb): To supply with weapons.
- The rebels were armed with rifles.
- Armed (adjective): Equipped with a weapon.
- The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
- Armory (noun): A place where weapons are stored.
- Armament (noun): Military weapons and equipment.
Synonyms
- Weapons: Weaponry, firearms, munitions, ordnance.
- Heraldry: Coat of arms, crest, emblem, insignia.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Arms race": A competition between nations for superiority in the development and accumulation of weapons.
- The Cold War was characterized by a nuclear arms race.
- "Call to arms": An appeal to prepare for battle or to take action.
- The leader's speech was a rousing call to arms.
- "Present arms": A military command or drill movement with a rifle as a salute.
Noun
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the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
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weapons considered collectively
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