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nate45 · November 28, 2012, 09:57 PM

Arms are synonymous with weapons.

arms plural of arms (Noun)

Noun: 1. Weapons and ammunition; armaments: "they were subjugated by force of arms".

2. Distinctive emblems or devices, forming the heraldic insignia of families, corporations, or countries.

Synonyms:
weapon - weaponry - arm - armament

November 28, 2012, 09:57 PM	#107
nate45 Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,746	Arms are synonymous with weapons. arms plural of arms (Noun) Noun: 1. Weapons and ammunition; armaments: "they were subjugated by force of arms". 2. Distinctive emblems or devices, forming the heraldic insignia of families, corporations, or countries. Synonyms: weapon - weaponry - arm - armament __________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."- Thomas Jefferson ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (>_<)