armpiece
armpiece noun: a piece of armour that protects the arm.
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Noun
armpiece (plural armpieces)
- A piece of armour that protects the arm.
- “Go, my good St. John,—in an arm-piece of the Milanese armor that hangs on the wall, thou’lt find the Seal!”1881, Mark Twain, chapter 32, in The Prince and the Pauper, New York: Charles L. Webster, page 267
- A decorative companion.
- He'd decided to take her because she was the best looking armpiece of all, and as long as she kept her mouth shut, he'd be the envy of every man there.2000, Jackie Collins, Dangerous Kiss, page 251
- Years of being his armpiece have taught her exactly how to handle this situation; she is suddenly sure of it.2004, Rique Johnson, Whispers from a Troubled Heart, page 120
- Synonyms:
- arm candy
armpiece meaning in Tamil
armpiece in Tamil
- கைத்துண்டு
Synonyms of armpiece
Forms of armpiece
| plural | armpieces |
|---|---|
| alternative form | arm-piece |
Origin of armpiece
From arm + piece.
Questions about armpiece
- What does armpiece mean?
- Armpiece means a piece of armour that protects the arm.
- What is armpiece in Tamil?
- Armpiece in Tamil is கைத்துண்டு. See Armpiece meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is armpiece?
- Armpiece is a noun.
- What is the plural of armpiece?
- The plural of armpiece is armpieces.
Words near armpiece in the dictionary
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