vapen — meaning in English

English meaning

• arm noun The part of the human body running from the shoulder down to the hand.
• arms noun Weapons, especially firearms, considered collectively.
• weapon noun A tool or device designed to cause harm or damage, used in fighting or hunting.

Senses

vapen is used for these senses in English:

• arms (heraldry) A visual design composed according to heraldic rules, consisting of a coat of arms normally displayed upon an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other elements of an achievement
• weapon An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.

arm — full definition

1. noun The part of the human body running from the shoulder down to the hand.
2. noun A limb of an object or organization that sticks out from the main body, such as a chair arm, a crane arm, or a branch of a company.
3. noun A narrow stretch of water or land reaching out from a larger body.
4. verb To equip someone or something with weapons, or more loosely, with the tools needed for a task.

arms — full definition

1. noun Weapons, especially firearms, considered collectively.
2. noun A heraldic emblem or design, traditionally displayed on a shield or crest to represent a family, institution, or nation.

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