arms

[ɑːmz]
pl n
weapons collectivelySee small arms
military exploits
prowess in arms
the official heraldic symbols of a family, state, etc, including a shield with distinctive devices, and often supports, a crest, or other insignia
- 习惯用语
- bear arms to carry weapons.to serve in the armed forces.to have a coat of arms
- in arms armed and prepared for war
- under arms 同
- lay down one's arms to stop fighting; surrender
- present arms a position of salute in which the rifle is brought up to a position vertically in line with the body, muzzle uppermost and trigger guard to the fore.the command for this drill
- take arms to prepare to fight
- take up arms 同
- to arms! arm yourselves!
- up in arms indignant; prepared to protest strongly