ARMS
/ɑːmz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of ARMS
The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.
"She stood with her right arm extended and her palm forward to indicate “Stop!”"
The extended portion of the upper limb, from the shoulder to the elbow.
"The arm and forearm are parts of the upper limb in the human body."
A limb, or locomotive or prehensile organ, of an invertebrate animal.
"the arms of an octopus"
(usually used in the plural) A weapon.
(in the plural) Heraldic bearings or insignia.
"The Duke's arms were a sable gryphon rampant on an argent field."
(in the plural) War; hostilities; deeds or exploits of war.
To take by the arm; to take up in one's arms.
To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.
"The king armed his knights with swords and shields."
Examples of ARMS in a Sentence
- "She stood with her right arm extended and her palm forward to indicate “Stop!”"
- "The arm and forearm are parts of the upper limb in the human body."
- "the arms of an octopus"
- "The Duke's arms were a sable gryphon rampant on an argent field."
Word Details
Is ARMS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ARMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ARMS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ARMS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | r | m | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ARMS
16 words from the letters in ARMS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ARMS in Word Games
ARMS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ARMS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ARMS to find 16 additional valid words.