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| past participle |
a participle that either indicates a completed action or past state, such as "broken" in "I have broken my arm," or serves as an adjective, as "broken" in "a broken toy." |
| shield |
a piece of armor worn or carried on the arm to protect against blows from weapons. [1/5 definitions] |
| shoulder |
the part of the human body between the neck and the upper arm. [1/5 definitions] |
| sleeve |
the part of a shirt, dress, or other garment that covers all or part of the arm. |
| sling1 |
a broad piece of cloth that is tied around the neck to support an injured arm or hand. [1/4 definitions] |
| throw |
to send through the air with force by using the arm and wrist; hurl. [1/8 definitions] |
| wave |
to make a signal by moving a hand, arm, or object up and down or back and forth. [1/11 definitions] |
| wrist |
the joint between the arm and hand, or the bones that make up this joint. |
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