noun instruments or weapons of offense or defense.
2. arms ·noun the legs of a hawk from the thigh to the foot.
3. arms ·noun the deeds or exploits of war; military service or science.
4. arms ·noun anything which a man takes in his hand in anger, to strike or assault another with; an aggressive weapon.
5. arms ·noun the ensigns armorial of a family, consisting of figures and colors borne in shields, banners, ·etc., as marks of dignity and distinction, and descending from father to son.