teeth arm en · NOUN
Meanings
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(in-plural, slang) Any branch of the military that engages in direct combat.
During the recent hostilities all the teeth arms units of the Territorial Army were embodied for military service.
1967, Military Year-book, volume 3, page 37:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| teeth arms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |