ARM Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word arm. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ARM
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branch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a division of some larger or more complex organization • a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant • a part of a forked or branching shape • a natural consequence of development • a stream or river connected to a larger one • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm verb • grow and send out branches or branch-like structures • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork | ||||||||
limb | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper • any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree • (astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planet • either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip • the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm | ||||||||
appendage | nounn | |||||||
noun • an external body part that projects from the body • a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant • a part that is joined to something larger | ||||||||
bough | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of the larger branches of a tree | ||||||||
extremity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an external body part that projects from the body • an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease) • the greatest or utmost degree • the outermost or farthest region or point • that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso | ||||||||
ray | nounn | |||||||
noun • a column of light (as from a beacon) • a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence • (mathematics) a straight line extending from a point • a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation • the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization • any of the stiff bony spines in the fin of a fish • cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins verb • emit as rays • extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center • expose to radiation | ||||||||
shoot | verbv | |||||||
noun • a new branch • the act of shooting at targets verb • hit with a missile from a weapon • kill by firing a missile • fire a shot; release • make a film or photograph of something • send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly • run or move very quickly or hastily • move quickly and violently • throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective • record on photographic film • emit (as light, flame, or fumes) suddenly and forcefully • cause a sharp and sudden pain in • force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing • variegate by interweaving weft threads of different colors • throw dice, as in a crap game • spend frivolously and unwisely • score • utter fast and forcefully • measure the altitude of by using a sextant • produce buds, branches, or germinate • give an injection to | ||||||||
sprig | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year • an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers | ||||||||
twig | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year verb • branch out in a twiglike manner • understand, usually after some initial difficulty | ||||||||
fortify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make strong or stronger • enclose by or as if by a fortification • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • add nutrients to • add alcohol to (beverages) | ||||||||
gird | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • put a girdle on or around • bind with something round or circular | ||||||||
sleeve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm • small case into which an object fits | ||||||||
subdivision | nounn | |||||||
noun • an area composed of subdivided lots • the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided • a division of some larger or more complex organization • a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) • a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided | ||||||||
weapon | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting • a means of persuading or arguing | ||||||||
build up | verbv | |||||||
verb • enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages • form or accumulate steadily • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • bolster or strengthen • change the use of and make available or usable | ||||||||
weapon system | nounn | |||||||
noun • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting |