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long arm

long arm
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lawng, long ahrm]
    • /lɔŋ, lɒŋ ɑrm/
    • /lɒŋ ɑːm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lawng, long ahrm]
    • /lɔŋ, lɒŋ ɑrm/

Definitions of long arm words

  • noun long arm a long pole fitted with any of various devices, as a hook or clamp, for performing tasks otherwise out of reach. 1
  • noun long arm power, esp far-reaching power 0
  • noun long arm A pole tool used for handling things too far away to reach. 0
  • noun long arm (Idiomatic) Influence, far-reaching power. 0
  • noun long arm A gun with a long barrel, such as a rifle or shotgun. 0

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Parts of speech for Long arm

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long arm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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