arm

/ɑːm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: armer · armest · arming

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phần trên của chi trên, từ vai đến cổ tay và đôi khi bao gồm cả tay

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Noun

Examples

She stood with her right arm extended and her palm forward to indicate “Stop!”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The extended portion of the upper limb, from the shoulder to the elbow.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phần mở rộng của chi trên, từ vai đến khuỷu tay

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Noun

Examples

The arm and forearm are parts of the upper limb in the human body.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Poor; lacking in riches or wealth.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nghèo; thiếu thốn về của cải hoặc tài sản

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AdjectiveRegister: UK

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To be pitied; pitiful; wretched.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

được thương xót; đáng thương; tệ hại

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AdjectiveRegister: UK

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “arm” mean?

The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.

Is “arm” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.