call to arms

call to arm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawl too ahrm]
- /kɔl tu ɑrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawl too ahrm]
- /kɔl tu ɑrm/

Definitions of call to arms words

noun call to arms a command to report for active military duty. 1
noun call to arms rallying cry 1
noun call to arms battle cry 1

See all 3 definitions of call to arms

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Origin of call to arms

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Call to arms

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Call to arms

call to arms popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

call to arms usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for call to arms

verb call to arms

gauntlet — a former punishment, chiefly military, in which the offender was made to run between two rows of men who struck at him with switches or weapons as he passed.
glove — a covering for the hand made with a separate sheath for each finger and for the thumb.
mobilize — to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
rally — to ridicule in a good-natured way; banter.
take up arms — Usually, arms. weapons, especially firearms.

All 5 Synonyms of call to arms