arms

Thân thiện

The family's coat of arms is displayed above the fireplace.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
2. weapons considered collectively

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coat of arms
• blazon
• blazonry
• weaponry
• implements of war
• weapons system
• munition