comrade in arms
Definition of comrade in arms
: a person one fought with or worked together with to achieve something He spoke fondly of his old comrades in arms.
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comradeplay
: an intimate friend or associate : companion
: a fellow soldier
: communist
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armplay arms
: a human upper limb
: the part between the shoulder and the wrist
: something like or corresponding to an arm: such as
: to furnish or equip with weapons
: to furnish with something that strengthens or protects
: to equip or ready for action or operation
: a means (such as a weapon) of offense or defense
: firearm
: a combat branch (as of an army)
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