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It means, literally, the length of your arm.
Not so literally, it means keeping something or someone at a distance.
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What does a dog mean on a coat of arms?
The meaning of a coat of arms varies from one to another. Each part of a coat of arms has symbolic value, from color, to the shape, to the items portrayed upon it.
Who invented the fathom?
It is the length of a man's arm!AnswerSince a fathom is 2 yards (6 feet) the above would be a very large man indeed. Confusion with the yard is suspected.Actually the fathom is derived from a man's span, that is the distance from fingertip to fingertip across shoulders.From Wiki: The name derives from the Old English word fæðm meaning embracing arms or a pair of outstretched arms.
What is the meaning of the word arms in conjunction with hotels ie Windsor Arms Hotel Carlton Arms Hotel?
Apparently, "Arms" used to indicate that an inn, pub, hotel, etc. has a coat of arms on their sign, to indicate that they had some kind of noble patron. I imagine this is not true of all places with that in the name (especially in America), as they may just be trying to sound fancy.
What is poupon?
This is a French word meaning babe-in-arms. Grey Poupon is major brand of Dijon style mustard in the US.
What is the root word of equilateral?
There are two root words to equilateral. equi - meaning equal lateral - meaning side. an equilateral triangle as all sides of equal length.
What is an arms length bargaining?
When a deal is not arms-length, that is, between family. Arms-length is between total strangers.
Arms length processes?
The arms length process is when two people are on equal footing.
What unit of length was derived from the general length of the mans outstretched arms?
Yard
Are your legs the same length of your arms?
yes
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Fist at arms length = ~ 10 arc degrees Thumb at arms length = ~ 2 arc degrees Little finger ~ 1 arc degree
Is an auction slaes an arms length transaction?
Yes!
What is the meaning of coats of arms?
The meaning of a coat of arms varies from one to another. Each part of a coat of arms has symbolic value, from color, to the shape, to the items portrayed upon it.
What is the meaning of the term and ldquoarms race?
What is the meaning of the term "arms race
What is the meaning of the term and ldquoarms race and?
What is the meaning of the term "arms race
What is the length ratio for most Trebuchet throwing arms?
4
What is the meaning of this dream?
folded arms locked
Does decabrachial mean ten arms in Greek?
Ten arms is the meaning of decabrachial in Greek language
