/strawng"ahrm', strong"-/ , adj.
1. using, involving, or threatening the use of physical force or violence to gain an objective: strong-arm methods.
v.t.
2. to use violent methods upon; assault.
3. to rob by force.
4. to coerce by threats or intimidation; bully: They strong-armed me into voting for the plan.
[ 1820-30, Amer. ]