arm out
The term 'arm out' can describe various actions involving extending the arm or preparing with equipment.
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Definition
A2General
To extend one's arm away from the body.
Example
- She put her arm out to signal for a taxi.
- He reached his arm out to grab the book on the shelf.
B1Driving
(technical)To signal a turn or stop by extending the arm out of a vehicle.
Example
- The cyclist put his arm out to indicate he was turning left.
- Drivers often put their arm out to signal a stop when their brake lights are not working.
B2Motorcycling
(technical)To indicate speeding up by extending the arm parallel to the ground.
Example
- The motorcyclist extended his arm out to signal he was accelerating.
B2Physical Injury
(informal)To injure the arm by overexertion or strain.
Example
- He threw his arm out while pitching in the baseball game.
C1Equipping
(archaic)To supply someone with weapons or equipment.
Example
- The soldiers were armed out before heading to the battlefield.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "arm out":
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