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ARM Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word arm. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word arm. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For ARM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for arm, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
limb appendage armrest division extremity furnish instrument offer organ projection provide render supply
Phrases (2)
body partcloth covering

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