~ 1
■ noun
1》 each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand.
↘a limb of an octopus, starfish, or other animal.
2》 a side part of a chair supporting a sitter's ~.
3》 a narrow strip of water or land projecting from a larger body.
4》 a branch or division of an organization.
5》 Mathematics each of the lines enclosing an angle.
Phrases
~ in ~ with ~s linked.
cost an ~ and a leg informal be extremely expensive.
would give one's right ~ for informal wish for desperately.
in ~s (of a baby) too young to walk.
keep at ~'s length avoid intimacy or close contact with.
the long (or strong ) ~ of the law the far-reaching power of the law.
with open ~s with great affection or enthusiasm.
Derivatives
~ful noun ( plural ~fuls ).
~less adjective
~load noun
Origin
OE ~ , e~ , of Gmc origin.
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~ 2
■ verb
1》 supply with weapons.
↘provide with essential equipment or information for a task or situation.
2》 activate the fuse of (a bomb) so that it is ready to explode.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~er , from L. ~are , from ~a '~our, ~s'.