long arm en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- A pole tool used for handling things too far away to reach.
-
(idiomatic) Influence; far-reaching power.
the long arm of the law
- A gun with a long barrel, such as a rifle or shotgun.
- A quilting machine that holds the fabric stationary on long rollers but allows the sewing mechanism to move around the surface of the fabric.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| long arms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
long arm statute · long-arm jurisdiction · long arm of the law
Relateds
longarm · secular arm · longarmed · armedness