Meanings
How to pronounce "long arm":
AU
A pole tool used for handling things too far away to reach.
Influence; far-reaching power.
Example: "the long arm of the law"
A gun with a long barrel, such as a rifle or shotgun.
A quilting machine that holds the fabric stationary on long rollers but allows the sewing mechanism to move around the surface of the fabric.
Example Sentences
1
He used his long arm to reach the top shelf.
2
The long arm of the law caught up with the criminal.
3
Her influence reaches far, like a long arm.
4
The company has a long arm and can expand globally.
5
We had to rely on the long arm of technology to stay connected.