human being, homo, human, man - any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae

body, organic structure, physical structure - the entire physical structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"

arteria brachialis, brachial artery - the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow

cephalic vein, vena cephalica - a large vein of the arm that empties into the axillary vein

limb - one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

forearm - the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist

hand, manus, mitt, paw - the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; "he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt"

cubital nerve, nervus ulnaris, ulnar nerve - a nerve running along the inner side of the arm and passing near the elbow; supplies intrinsic muscles of the hand and the skin of the medial side of the hand

biceps brachii, biceps humeri, musculus biceps brachii - a muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm

musculus triceps brachii, triceps brachii - the skeletal muscle having three origins that extends the forearm when it contracts

articulatio cubiti, cubital joint, cubitus, elbow, elbow joint - hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

articulatio radiocarpea, carpus, radiocarpal joint, wrist, wrist joint - a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

arm bone - a bone in the arm

humerus - bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow

bow - curved piece of resilient wood with taut cord to propel arrows

bow and arrow - a weapon consisting of arrows and the bow to shoot them

brass knuckles, brass knucks, knuckle duster, knuckles, knucks - a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

fire ship - a weapon consisting of a ship carrying explosives that is set adrift to destroy enemy ships

flamethrower - a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards

gun - a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

instrument - a device that requires skill for proper use

knife - a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point

pike - medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet

projectile, missile - a weapon that is thrown or projected

slasher - a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing

sling - a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released

lance, spear, shaft - a long pointed rod used as a weapon

stun baton, stun gun - a weapon designed to disable a victim temporarily by delivering a nonlethal high-voltage electric shock

sword, steel, blade, brand - a cutting or thrusting weapon with a long blade

hatchet, tomahawk - weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American indians

W.M.D., weapon of mass destruction, WMD - a weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons)

arms, implements of war, munition, weaponry, weapons system - weapons considered collectively

Greek fire - a mixture used by Byzantine Greeks that was often shot at adversaries; catches fire when wetted

local post office, post office - a local branch of the United States Post Office

division - an administrative unit in government or business

executive branch, Executive Office of the President - the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws

legislative branch - the branch of the United States government that has the power of legislating

judicial branch - the branch of the United States government responsible for the administration of justice

projection - any structure that branches out from a central support

armchair - chair with a support on each side for arms

armrest - a support for the arm

writing arm - an arm of a tablet-armed chair; widened to provide a writing surface

cloth covering - a covering made of cloth

cuff, turnup - the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

dolman sleeve - a sleeve with a large armhole and tight cuff

elbow - the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow; "his coat had patches over the elbows"

garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"

long sleeve - a sleeve extending from shoulder to wrist

raglan sleeve - a sleeve that extends in one piece to the neckline of a coat or sweater with seams from the armhole to the neck

shirtsleeve - the sleeve of a shirt

short sleeve - a sleeve extending from the shoulder to the elbow

wristband - band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist

re-arm, rearm - arm anew; "After the war, the defeated country was not allowed to rearm"

forearm - arm in advance of a confrontation

furnish, provide, supply, render - provide or furnish with; "We provided the room with an electrical heater"

munition - supply with weapons

rearm - arm again; "After the war, the defeated country was not rearmed by the victors"