Arm
Noun, Verb
UK
/ɑːm/
US
/ɑːrm/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : Part of the body from shoulder to hand.
(v) : To supply with weapons or tools to defend or attack.
(v) : To supply with weapons or tools to defend or attack.
Example
"She broke her arm while skating."
"The country decided to arm its soldiers with better equipment."
"He reached out his arm to help the old man stand up."
Explanation
The word arm can mean two things. First, it is the part of the body that goes from the shoulder to the hand. It helps you lift, carry, hold, and reach things. People have two arms. Second, it can also be used as a verb meaning to give someone weapons or tools for protection or fighting. It’s often used when talking about soldiers or people getting ready for defense. For example, “The guards were armed with shields.”
So, “arm” can mean both a body part and the act of giving weapons depending on how it’s used in a sentence.