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Ariz abbreviation Arizona

ark noun 1 : a boat held to resemble that of Noah's at the time of the Flood

2 : the sacred chest in a synagogue representing to Hebrews the presence of God; also : the repository for the scrolls of the Torah

Ark abbreviation Arkansas

1arm noun [ORIGIN: ME, fr. OE earm]

1 : a human upper limb and esp. the part between the shoulder and wrist; also : a corresponding limb of a 2-footed vertebrate

2 : something resembling an arm in shape or position

3 : the power, authority, or resources wielded (as by an individual or group)

— armed adjective

— arm·less adjective

Synonyms

authority, clutch, command, control, dominion, grip, hold, mastery, power, sway—more at POWER

2arm verb [ORIGIN: ME, fr. AF armer, fr. L armare, fr. arma weapons, tools]

: to furnish with weapons

3arm noun 1 : a means (as a weapon) of offense or defense; especially : FIREARM

2 : a branch of the military forces

3 plural : the hereditary heraldic devices of a family

Synonyms

firearm, gun, piece—more at GUN

ar·ma·da noun 1 : a fleet of warships

2 : a large force or group usu. of moving things

Synonyms

caravan, cavalcade, fleet, line, motorcade, train—more at FLEET

ar·ma·dil·lo noun, plural -los [ORIGIN: Sp, fr. dim. of armado armed one]

: any of several small burrowing mammals with the head and body protected by an armor of bony plates

Ar·ma·ged·don noun : a final conclusive battle between the forces of good and evil; also : the site or time of this

ar·ma·ment noun 1 : military strength

2 : arms and equipment (as of a tank or combat unit)

3 : the process of preparing for war

ar·ma·ture noun 1 : a protective covering or structure (as the spines of a cactus)

2 : the rotating part of an electric generator or motor; also : the movable part in an electromagnetic device (as a loudspeaker)

arm·chair noun : a chair with armrests

armed forces noun plural : the combined military, naval, and air forces of a nation

Synonyms

military, service, troops; also GI's, men-at-arms, rank and file, soldiery

Ar·me·nian noun : a native or inhabitant of Armenia

arm·ful noun, plural armfuls or arms·ful : as much as the arm or arms can hold

arm·hole noun : an opening for the arm in a garment

ar·mi·stice noun : temporary suspension of hostilities by mutual agreement : TRUCE

arm·let noun : a band worn around the upper arm

ar·mor noun 1 : protective covering

2 : a quality or circumstance that affords protection

3 : armored forces and vehicles

— ar·mored adjective

Synonyms

[1] capsule, case, casing, cocoon, cover, housing, husk, jacket, pod, sheath, shell—more at CASE

[2] aegis, cover, defense, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall, ward—more at DEFENSE

ar·mor·er noun 1 : a person who makes arms and armor

2 : a person who services firearms

ar·mo·ri·al adjective : of or bearing heraldic arms

ar·mory noun, plural ar·mor·ies 1 : a place where arms are stored

2 : a factory where arms are made

Synonyms

arsenal, depot, dump, magazine; also fort, fortress, stronghold

arm·pit noun : the hollow under the junction of the arm and shoulder

arm·rest noun : a support for the arm

ar·my noun, plural armies 1 : a body of armed personnel organized for war

2 often cap : the complete military organization of a country for land warfare

3 : a great number

4 : a body of persons organized to advance a cause

Synonyms

[1] battalion, host, legion; also infantry, ranks, regulars, troops, troopers

[3] crowd, crush, drove, flock, horde, host, legion, mob, multitude, press, swarm, throng—more at CROWD

army ant noun : any of various nomadic social ants

ar·my·worm noun : any of numerous moths whose larvae move about destroying crops

aro·ma noun : a usu. pleasing odor : FRAGRANCE

Synonyms

bouquet, fragrance, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, spice—more at FRAGRANCE

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