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Definition of long arm in English: long armnoun ˌlɒŋ ˈɑːm 1In singular and plural Far-reaching power or influence. Frequently as part of an extended metaphor. Compare to have long hands. 2"the long arm of the law" and variants: the (far-reaching, inescapable, or punitive) power and influence of the law, especially (in later use) as represented by the police; the police force. Compare the strong arm of ——. 3"the long arm of coincidence": the far-reaching power or effect of coincidence. 4"to make a long arm": to stretch out one's arm; to extend one's reach. 5An arm of a machine or other object that is long, or longer than another arm. 6A device used as an extension of the arm, as a pole fitted with a hook or shears for lifting or cutting beyond the reach of the unaided arm. rare before 20th cent.
noun ˌlɒŋ ˈɑːm rare, historical A long-barrelled gun, as a musket or rifle.
Origin Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Daus (c1516–1602), schoolmaster and translator. From long + arm<br>late 17th century. From long + arm, singular of arms. Definition of long arm in US English: long armnounˌlɒŋ ˈɑːm 1In singular and plural Far-reaching power or influence. Frequently as part of an extended metaphor. Compare to have long hands. 2"the long arm of the law" and variants: the (far-reaching, inescapable, or punitive) power and influence of the law, especially (in later use) as represented by the police; the police force. Compare the strong arm of ——. 3"the long arm of coincidence": the far-reaching power or effect of coincidence. 4"to make a long arm": to stretch out one's arm; to extend one's reach. 5An arm of a machine or other object that is long, or longer than another arm. 6A device used as an extension of the arm, as a pole fitted with a hook or shears for lifting or cutting beyond the reach of the unaided arm. rare before 20th cent.
nounˌlɒŋ ˈɑːm rare, historical A long-barrelled gun, as a musket or rifle.
Origin Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Daus (c1516–1602), schoolmaster and translator. From long + arm<br>late 17th century. From long + arm, singular of arms. |