long arm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pole tool used for handling things too far away to reach.
  2. Influence; far-reaching power.
  3. A gun with a long barrel, such as a rifle or shotgun.
  4. A quilting machine that holds the fabric stationary on long rollers but allows the sewing mechanism to move around the surface of the fabric.

Pronunciation

En-au-long arm.ogg

Word forms

long arm long arms

Synonyms

Derived words

long-arm jurisdiction long arm of the law
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